FINDS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

finds 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of find

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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finds

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noun

plural of find

as in discoveries

something discovered that antique plate was a great garage sale find

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Recent Examples of finds

Verb

Our favorite Quince finds are still up to 36% off, so get to it! — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026 Grab your membership card and check out our top Costco July finds to add to your cart during your next trip to the warehouse giant. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 If the judge finds there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, Robinson will be arraigned and enter pleas. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 Like the reading, this anthology finds its form through Adnan’s life, pulling her devotees into a chorus of voices. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 Inside the labyrinthine monasteries, Irene finds not just a missing dad but the absurd rulebook of patriarchy itself. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026 David Andrew Morton as Lank Hawkins finds humor in the character’s unabashed anger. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground. — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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And while Vuori is regularly pricey, there are so many good finds on sale right now. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Along with the holiday sale, the brand’s hush-hush outlet with open-box finds is also packed with deals on furniture, bedding, and décor. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 And humanity aims to follow up on such finds — possibly by astronauts working out of a research base. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026 The summer markdowns are aplenty and Amazon’s Designer Outlet is overflowing with the best finds. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Best Amazon Fashion Sales Amazon’s Fourth of July fashion deals are packed with stylish finds for summer. — Lauren Murphy, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 Guyatt added that the discovery is a reminder that physical archives continue to yield important historical finds. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 3 July 2026 Had the county relied on state law only, Carr estimates that only a small percent of finds prompted by local ordinances would have been made or investigated. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 Wong has repurposed the pieces by deconstructing them and creating unconventional finds like the $65 Bailey bucket hat that doubles as a sling bag. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds

Verb

As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of discovers

Verb

Even in areas where sharks are commonly found, encounters with people rarely end in bites, Heithaus said.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
There the whole family encounters their corresponding foils from the well-off Oleson family, but Laura and Mary's encounter with young Nellie proves the most explosive.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Definition of encounters

Verb

Video shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reportedly showed the moment a Salvadorian rescuer locates a woman, identified as Belkys Barreto, trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, and reassures her that help is near.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
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, 23 June 2026

Definition of locates

Verb

What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?

— Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.

— Sony Salzman, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of meets

Verb

Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026