1
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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2
as in encounters
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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as in discoveries
something discovered
that antique plate was a great garage sale find
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Recent Examples of finds
Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Fluoride exposure from drinking water during childhood has no impact on IQ in adolescence or adulthood, a new study published Monday finds.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Set during Japan’s Sengoku period, the film follows Araki Murashige, a warlord who defies the formidable Oda Nobunaga and finds his stronghold sealed off from outside help.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer have the most support in San Diego County to be California’s next governor, a new poll finds.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Color still finds its way into the home, though in a restrained, thoughtful way.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Keep reading for more of our favorite charming finds below—all under $30.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Cadeau finds joy at Michigan Then there is Cadeau, maybe the most surprising reclamation project of all.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s no shortage of delicious seasonal finds from rhubarb, ramps, and radishes to asparagus, peas, spring onions, and so much more; but a crowd-favorite will always be the perfectly-ripe strawberries.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Spend the afternoon browsing Powell’s City of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world — a destination that will feel familiar to anyone who loves shopping Sacramento’s Midtown grid for local finds.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The shop carries a wide range of pieces spanning decades, including 1940s dresses and suits, 1930’s shoes, and 1950’s hats, alongside furs, men’s shirts, and rare one-off finds.
—Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The discovery is the latest in a string of recent notable archaeological finds in Egypt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Wayfair’s spring decor just dropped, and hundreds of finds are already on sale for up to 84% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
The narrative begins shortly after September 11th, when Cukor finds himself among the first troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
Fluoride exposure from drinking water during childhood has no impact on IQ in adolescence or adulthood, a new study published Monday finds.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Set during Japan’s Sengoku period, the film follows Araki Murashige, a warlord who defies the formidable Oda Nobunaga and finds his stronghold sealed off from outside help.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs.
—Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Tom Steyer have the most support in San Diego County to be California’s next governor, a new poll finds.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Color still finds its way into the home, though in a restrained, thoughtful way.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
Keep reading for more of our favorite charming finds below—all under $30.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Cadeau finds joy at Michigan Then there is Cadeau, maybe the most surprising reclamation project of all.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
There’s no shortage of delicious seasonal finds from rhubarb, ramps, and radishes to asparagus, peas, spring onions, and so much more; but a crowd-favorite will always be the perfectly-ripe strawberries.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Spend the afternoon browsing Powell’s City of Books, the largest independent bookstore in the world — a destination that will feel familiar to anyone who loves shopping Sacramento’s Midtown grid for local finds.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
The shop carries a wide range of pieces spanning decades, including 1940s dresses and suits, 1930’s shoes, and 1950’s hats, alongside furs, men’s shirts, and rare one-off finds.
—Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The discovery is the latest in a string of recent notable archaeological finds in Egypt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Wayfair’s spring decor just dropped, and hundreds of finds are already on sale for up to 84% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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But the everyday cowboy problems get intertwined with something more menacing — possibly supernatural — when Abbott discovers an ominous black void on his property.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clubs, the dad soon discovers, are able to hit golf balls farther than anyone ever has.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The brothers originally developed SafeWrap for hospitals and psychiatric patients, later modifying it for law enforcement's use of force encounters nationwide.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Defining due regard So, what happens if one mission encounters another on the Moon?—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
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In this book, Colbert tells the story of the ways people came to understand dinosaurs, the major discoveries that moved the field forward and the colorful characters behind the research.—
Steve Brusatte,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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There are no great discoveries here, á la Young Mazino in Season 1 — just professionals demonstrating why their success is so justified.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The technology locates a dysfunctional region where the electrical wave repeatedly hits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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As passengers take their seats, crew members keep an eye on each row to ensure everyone meets the requirements.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The duo learns to juggle, learn pottery, and play golf through the Stargate.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Despite Mike’s attempts to prevent it, Tyler learns that Mike ruined the surprise not one minute into dinner service.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But whether Warsh gets there before Jerome Powell's May 15 term expiration is another question entirely.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Continue reading … THIN MARGINS — Johnson gets reinforcements as GOP swears in new member.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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