Synonyms of finds

finds 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of find

1

as in discovers

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discovers
• locates
• learns
• gets
• determines
• detects
• ascertains
• finds out
• rummages
• tracks (down)
• runs down
• turns up
• hits (on or upon)
• digs out
• digs up
• hunts (down or up)
• roots (out)
• seeks
• dredges (up)
• descries
• spots
• noses out
• sights
• scares up
• ferrets (out)
• scouts (up)
• routs (out)
• espies
• looks for
• searches (for or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• overlooks
• passes over
• loses
• misplaces
• mislays
• missets

2

as in encounters

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance

hey, I found my notebook!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encounters
• meets
• discovers
• happens (on or upon)
• faces
• comes across
• runs against
• hits (upon)
• runs into
• tumbles (upon)
• stumbles (on or onto)
• chances (upon)
• confronts
• runs across
• lights (on or upon)
• pitches (upon)
• runs upon
• bumps into
• turns up
• lucks (out, on, onto, or into)
• strikes

finds

2 of 2

noun

plural of find

as in discoveries

something discovered

that antique plate was a great garage sale find

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discoveries
• strikes
• treasure troves
• pay dirts
• breakthroughs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finds

Verb

Protas sees plays that others don’t, and finds seams in the offensive zone quickly. — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Based on her own troubled adolescence following her father’s suicide, the novel tells the story of Ann, who, after losing her father in tragic circumstances, finds solace – and trouble – in the Manchester music scene of the 1970s and 1980s. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

In a city obsessed with reinvention, the author finds Damon’s at the center of family memories and introduces the fifth generation to her favorite tiki steakhouse. — Lauren Bethke, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Cognition research by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) finds that brands have just 400 milliseconds to capture customer attention and make an impression. — Sharat Potharaju, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

This mordant melange takes off from the opening sequence, when Niaz finds himself at a casting call for an indie directed by Aza (Elene Mausuradze), an androgynous female director with the pallid look of a Tim Burton extra. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Eden is his love interest in a tale that finds him as a half-white, half-Native American man trying to keep the peace in a clash between cultures in West Texas. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026

And while Atlanta still has one of the most expansive urban forests in the country, the new survey finds the city has drifted farther from hitting the mark. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Audiences won’t have to wait much longer to see how Mitchie finds her way back to Camp Rock, since the film premieres on Disney Channel on August 13 and will be available to stream the next day on Disney+. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Noun

Ahead, shop 30 of my favorite finds, including sofas, Dutch ovens, mattresses, throw pillows, and more starting at just $9. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

The discovery is the latest in a series of archaeological finds from ancient cities mentioned in the Book of Revelation. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

What happened to the colonists remains unknown, but archaeological finds—including otherwise anachronistic English artifacts on Hatteras Island—give some support to White’s theory that at least some of the colonists relocated willingly. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

Even better, Chico’s is offering up to 60 percent off some of the best finds for upcoming trips. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

For more finds to design a cozy corner, check out our favorite reading nook wallpaper, magazine racks, lighting, throw blankets, and more below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

In fact, some of the best finds are hiding in plain sight at estate sales and thrift and antique stores. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Discover statement pieces to unexpected finds with character and history. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The store is amazing and is always filled with hundreds (if not thousands, depending on your store size) of incredible finds, but there’s only so much change that can happen in 24 hours. — Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026