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
Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Without spoiling too much, the two-minute clip finds Carol weathering ample concern for her less-than-cheery demeanor.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Overfishing and rampant human pollution that finds its way to the ocean both exacerbate the challenge.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Now, with stores in Los Angeles and New York, that belief finds a home on both coasts.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In fact, there’s a specialized AI algorithm that intelligently searches a map and efficiently finds such routes.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
Dek finds the Kalisk, but the rest of Weyland-Yutani's synthetics – led by Tessa (also Elle Fanning) – swoop in, gathering the Kalisk for themselves and capturing Dek in the process.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Sad and Beautiful World finds Mavis, 86, exploring, rediscovering, and poking holes at her lifetime of righteous optimism.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
The sale is packed with versatile finds perfect for upgrading your wardrobe—and many pieces would also make thoughtful early holiday gifts.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Archaeologist Tony Pollard said that initial analysis indicates their finds were some of the last shots fired during the skirmish.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
The finds were showcased during an open day at the college in September.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The pop-up will showcase vintage finds and celebrate the more than 70 years of service through this beloved program.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
All of my favorite finds are under $55.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Or head to Design Square (December 17–21, 2025) for unique finds by 40 Lithuanian designers.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
And a part-time job at an antique store only fueled his vintage finds throughout high school; some pieces are still stashed in his parents’ garage in Michigan.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
My son finds me at the edge of the pool with a second drink, working through the Sunday crossword on my phone.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
The film follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as their love deepens, and the couple finds newfound appreciation for the preciousness of life after a terminal illness diagnosis.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Without spoiling too much, the two-minute clip finds Carol weathering ample concern for her less-than-cheery demeanor.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Overfishing and rampant human pollution that finds its way to the ocean both exacerbate the challenge.
—Justin Worland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Now, with stores in Los Angeles and New York, that belief finds a home on both coasts.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In fact, there’s a specialized AI algorithm that intelligently searches a map and efficiently finds such routes.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
Dek finds the Kalisk, but the rest of Weyland-Yutani's synthetics – led by Tessa (also Elle Fanning) – swoop in, gathering the Kalisk for themselves and capturing Dek in the process.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Sad and Beautiful World finds Mavis, 86, exploring, rediscovering, and poking holes at her lifetime of righteous optimism.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
Shop our favorite finds before they’re gone, starting at $36.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
The sale is packed with versatile finds perfect for upgrading your wardrobe—and many pieces would also make thoughtful early holiday gifts.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Archaeologist Tony Pollard said that initial analysis indicates their finds were some of the last shots fired during the skirmish.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
The finds were showcased during an open day at the college in September.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The pop-up will showcase vintage finds and celebrate the more than 70 years of service through this beloved program.
—Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
All of my favorite finds are under $55.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Or head to Design Square (December 17–21, 2025) for unique finds by 40 Lithuanian designers.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 27 Oct. 2025
And a part-time job at an antique store only fueled his vintage finds throughout high school; some pieces are still stashed in his parents’ garage in Michigan.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
Verb
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As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Which, Polsky discovers, hasn’t been properly flushed by whoever used it previously.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Selective permeability takes over when fresh river water encounters pressurized seawater across a membrane.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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In Colombia, an 18-year-old visits her estranged mother — a former guerrilla turned bride-to-be — hoping to find a revolutionary heroine but instead encounters silence, regret and love unspoken.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rare gastropods and bivalves that have adapted to volcanic and hydrothermal-influenced habitats, as well as a possible new species of black coral, were also among the discoveries.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to all of Dill’s discoveries, there are seven levels of caves to explore—all loaded with history.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In my favorite works of his, like A Case for the Existence of God and A Bright New Boise—a play that has its own surreal dynamic with television screens, which play images of hell in the middle of a big-box store—Hunter locates an unnerving mysticism in between the atoms of the hyper-real.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, Luna’s harmonious trine to the sun in Scorpio reminds us that there’s so much more than meets the eye.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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This is the promise of the process developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which output a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which meets all current industry standards without requiring blending with fossil fuels.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Uncovered, in which he is brought into the scammers’ world by mysterious gang boss Abdul and learns just how deep the operation goes.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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In fact, they’d merely been habituated, the way a bird learns to ignore a rhino.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Finds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finds. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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