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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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
Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The bulk of the album finds power in gutsy sound design, a blend of PVC and quartz.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 young people are using AI chatbots for mental health advice, one survey finds.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Berke Buyuktuncel should help address last year’s rebounding issues, and Sebastian Williams-Adams was starting to break out in the NIT for Auburn and could end up one of those better-than-expected finds.
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
CyberArk’s 2025 identity security report finds that machine identities already outnumber human identities by more than 80 to 1 in the typical enterprise, a ratio set before agentic AI took hold.
—John Pritchard, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Shop these finds and more, below.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Written by Evan Cooper, the film finds five convicts trying to escape through the mountains following a violent train robbery, while shackled together by foot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Wayfair’s selection of unique designs proves that just one piece of furniture can transform a space for lounging, entertaining, or dining — and some of our favorite finds are currently on sale up to 72 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Thus, the Porto dental bridge contributes to a rare class of finds that enhance our understanding of Portuguese dentistry.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
Though the region remains relatively underexplored, recent finds have benefited from companies’ access to oil infrastructure and expertise built over decades at nearby Prudhoe Bay, the Alaska oil field that began pumping crude into TAPS in 1977.
—Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Take a look at the top Memorial Day robot vacuum and mop deals, and keep checking back for the latest finds.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
Best Amazon Outlet Fashion Sales Amazon’s outlet has plenty of fashionable finds on sale this Memorial Day, like these $13 ballet flats that are perfect for year-round wear.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Build out your pearl collection with the cultured finds below.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Many of my travel-ready finds are currently marked down for Amazon’s early Memorial Day Weekend sale event, and every pick below is under $50.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Verb
The start of the novel finds the family’s patriarch, Tomás, on the Irish peninsula with his son, Liam, engaged in a cartography expedition that is part of the greater Ordnance Survey of 1865 project.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The bulk of the album finds power in gutsy sound design, a blend of PVC and quartz.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 young people are using AI chatbots for mental health advice, one survey finds.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Berke Buyuktuncel should help address last year’s rebounding issues, and Sebastian Williams-Adams was starting to break out in the NIT for Auburn and could end up one of those better-than-expected finds.
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
CyberArk’s 2025 identity security report finds that machine identities already outnumber human identities by more than 80 to 1 in the typical enterprise, a ratio set before agentic AI took hold.
—John Pritchard, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Shop these finds and more, below.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Written by Evan Cooper, the film finds five convicts trying to escape through the mountains following a violent train robbery, while shackled together by foot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Noun
But planters that last summer after summer are rare finds.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
Wayfair’s selection of unique designs proves that just one piece of furniture can transform a space for lounging, entertaining, or dining — and some of our favorite finds are currently on sale up to 72 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Thus, the Porto dental bridge contributes to a rare class of finds that enhance our understanding of Portuguese dentistry.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
Though the region remains relatively underexplored, recent finds have benefited from companies’ access to oil infrastructure and expertise built over decades at nearby Prudhoe Bay, the Alaska oil field that began pumping crude into TAPS in 1977.
—Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Take a look at the top Memorial Day robot vacuum and mop deals, and keep checking back for the latest finds.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 24 May 2026
Best Amazon Outlet Fashion Sales Amazon’s outlet has plenty of fashionable finds on sale this Memorial Day, like these $13 ballet flats that are perfect for year-round wear.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Build out your pearl collection with the cultured finds below.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Many of my travel-ready finds are currently marked down for Amazon’s early Memorial Day Weekend sale event, and every pick below is under $50.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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However, Jimmy discovers that Michael was secretly selling the voice and likeness of clients to AI companies without their consent and uses that revelation to blackmail him into stepping down.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Early in the movie, failed architect and failing furniture-store owner Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) discovers a portal into a seemingly endless, unpopulated liminal space filled with distorted reproductions of real-world rooms, objects, and even whole neighborhoods.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Their biggest fear is that a powerful hurricane strikes a dense urban area, like Miami, and encounters a population not unlike the residents of 1926, who were ill prepared for a storm and its aftermath.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Anyone who encounters a moose should give it time and space to move, wildlife officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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One argument in favor is that since autonomous AI tools accelerate discoveries that improve human health, adoption is acceptable and needed.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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According to the team, a breakthrough like this shows how important discoveries are still being made from museum collections.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Brett Schneider, a marketing veteran who teaches courses on fandom at UCLA, locates the Prada sequel’s appeal in something deeper than nostalgia.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Just as gas stations cluster near interstate exits, Linde locates its plants close to NASA and SpaceX’s operations to cut down on delivery times and ensure a reliable supply.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Think Woodstock lodge meets the French Alps meets Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the winter where classic rock 'n' roll tunes from the likes of Springsteen and The Stones add to its cozy retro vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Eventually Erica Kane meets Dimitri, and they get married and divorced and married again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Verb
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And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Elio and his friend work on a service project in a rural community, while Celi learns traditional medicine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Economic forum The attacks came as the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, or SPIEF, a major business event known as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s version of Davos, gets underway in the city on Wednesday.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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“Finds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finds. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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