FINDS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

finds 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of find

as in discovers

to come upon after searching, study, or effort we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites

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as in encounters

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance hey, I found my notebook!

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finds

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noun

plural of find

as in discoveries

something discovered that antique plate was a great garage sale find

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Recent Examples of finds

Verb

However recognizable the structures may be—isolated phrases giving way to longform improvisation—the performance finds Taylor in a transitional period, one in which the ephemerality of the moment pushed its musicians to bold new places. — Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026 The survey finds that the Democratic candidates running in Michigan, Texas, Maine, Ohio, and Kansas are ahead of their Republican counterparts by 11, 7, 6, 5, and 5 percentage points, respectively. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026 From electronics and tech gadgets to winter fashion, beauty, and home finds, Black Friday deals will be everywhere, and there will be plenty for us to shop. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Maniatty finds hope in a growing group of independent festivals that are approaching accessibility as a core value. — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 In the Lone Star State, Vanity Fair finds a crucial Senate campaign limping toward the finish line. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 Now, Gomez finds humor in the video and even some pride in how unapologetically endearing her teenage self was. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 For more of the best Pottery Barn outlet deals, shop our favorite furniture, bedding, and decor finds below at up to 75 percent off before they’re gone. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 How will the Lions minimize the number of times Gibbs finds himself in pass protection? — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Noun

As for those who consider a night beneath the stars a perfectly good vacation plan, this edit is full of fun finds for life around the campsite. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 My top picks are up to 80 percent off, and prices start at just $6, so don’t wait to score your favorite finds. — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026 Some of the antiquing spots in New England are known for their budget-friendly finds, while others have a reputation for investment pieces. — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 3 Nov. 2026 Especially since Amazon has tons of festive finds to shop right now, like this gorgeous artificial tree. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026 The finds are not only a major development for researchers of Louisiana Creole, but for younger generations in the Kouri-Vini movement, a group working to revive the language in the 21st century. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2026 On this day in 1922, according to the popular account, a boy tripped on a stone and kicked off one of the greatest archaeological finds in history. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2026 Future Past is a 100-minute film inspired by archaeological finds from the Sanxingdui civilization. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 Shoppers can browse vintage finds and past-season collections. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

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Verb

There’s non-kaiju human death, too, including a flashback to the immediate aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing in which a bloodied grandfather discovers the charred remains of his daughter and grandson.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
The film follows a desperate mother who discovers an obscure collagen supplement that promises to transform her tween gymnast daughter into an influencer.

— Brent Lang, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of discovers

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Set on England’s southern coast after an unexplained catastrophe, the darkly comic novel follows a beachcomber who encounters a mysterious, shape-shifting artifact.

— Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
From there, Seyfried becomes part of the documentary herself, reprising her role as Holmes in reenactments of conversations and encounters Fielder was unable to capture on camera.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of encounters

Noun

Northwestern University Researchers hope FLIP will lead to more discoveries of planets that have been hiding in existing observations.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Kee was entering a tight creative orbit whose members were already constantly looking at, wearing and exchanging one another’s discoveries.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of discoveries

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Serhiy, like Zabuzhko, locates his captor’s impulse to torture him in the very pages written by the Russian novelist.

— Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2026
The Greeks offer another kind of striving, one that locates pleasure in the pursuit itself rather than in the prize.

— Stacy Keltner, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of locates

Verb

As the Sun meets retrograde Mercury, a familiar daily frustration could reveal the assumption underneath it.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
This includes establishing how the site meets the relevant selection criteria, documenting its authenticity and integrity, outlining the measures in place to protect it, and presenting a management framework.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of meets

Verb

In it, a young kid traverses New Orleans to fish, goes door to door selling his game, and learns how to drive, among other things.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Building visual components and rules for your own industry is one thing, but defining these in a way that learns and grows with a user’s own visual language is more nuanced and complex.

— Elias Stahl, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026