1
as in to discover
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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2
as in to encounter
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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as in discovery
something discovered
that antique plate was a great garage sale find
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Recent Examples of find
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The biggest find on Tracks II is Inyo, a portrait of the California badlands, set in border towns, desert roads, and aqueducts, with the heavy influence of mariachi bands.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
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Verb
Tragically, the boy was found buried in the sand, unresponsive and showing no signs of life.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
Sadly, Columbus no longer reaps the fruits of its find.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 21 June 2025
The biggest find on Tracks II is Inyo, a portrait of the California badlands, set in border towns, desert roads, and aqueducts, with the heavy influence of mariachi bands.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
Verb
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Stay tuned to discover when Thunderbolts* will make its streaming debut on Disney+.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Ruckers also discovered mismanagement of their funds and books by Kubler.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Foot traffic is the point: business travelers, families, and curious locals encounter art without intimidation.—
Byron Armstrong,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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That was the first thing that came to my mind: A woman who disguises herself as a man, encounters a man who disguises himself as a woman.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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And Proxima seems to have become a really exciting place of discovery.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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And because these space rocks are already out there, rattling through the solar system, Rubin will rack up discoveries quickly, Schwamb and her colleagues predict—with some 70 percent of new objects discovered during the survey’s first two years.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Because Ireland is an Anglophone country with large diasporas located in the United Kingdom and the United States, it is assumed that politics should behave a little bit like the two nations who pump so much influence back into it through the mass media produced in London, New York, and Hollywood.—
Michael Brendan Dougherty,
National Review,
11 July 2025
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Pérez Art Museum Miami The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), located off Biscayne Boulevard, offers world-class exhibitions, outdoor sculptures, and spaces for art, relaxation, and dining.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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When looking to book the best hotels in Lisbon, you’re met with a myriad of enticing—albeit unconventional—options.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Catch a stunning fireworks display at Carowinds’ Star-Spangled Nights, where North and South Carolina meet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Biscayne National Park Visitors are often surprised to learn there’s a national park within eyeshot of downtown Miami’s skyscrapers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Besides, the singer and songwriter has learned not to count out the impossible.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
Verb
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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