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
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling for more iconic and refined finds from the late Diane Keaton’s collection with Hudson Grace.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
That versatility allows every fashion lover to preserve the quality and story of their favorite finds without compromise.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Keep reading to browse more of our favorite finds—all under $50.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 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
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
Score an outfit that works for the office, holiday parties, and everything in between by shopping my finds from $13.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling for more iconic and refined finds from the late Diane Keaton’s collection with Hudson Grace.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
That versatility allows every fashion lover to preserve the quality and story of their favorite finds without compromise.
—Essence, 5 Nov. 2025
Keep reading to browse more of our favorite finds—all under $50.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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And Tistou discovers, to his horror, that his father’s factory is somehow involved.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, the detective hired to vaporize the homicidal mountain lion discovers the animal is getting a bum rap — the businessman had been murdered before the mauling began.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Luckily, Dek soon encounters a legless android named Thia, played with pluck by Elle Fanning.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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By waiting, Florida now encounters competition for Kiffin.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The two actors underwent physical transformations and emotional discoveries.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 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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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Tesla shareholders have approved a conditional pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could unlock up to a trillion dollars in stock if the company meets specific criteria, according to preliminary results from the annual shareholder meeting.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Zoë officially takes over Sarah's investigation into Dinah and learns a few key details, including that the gas main had been shut off for years.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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