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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
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Many of these real-life experiences end tragically, but when the musician survives and finds sobriety, the war stories don’t go away.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The resilience finds its lighter notes.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Instead of books, Lee finds evidence of a counterfeit-caviar operation.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for more Target fall fashion finds starting at $10.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The film centers on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek), who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their atrocities and finds himself in a complex battle of wits with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), Hitler’s right-hand man.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Even Clove, with its bronze undertone, finds a way to make black shine a little bit brighter.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Despite a recent Stanford analysis that finds since late 2022, early-career workers have seen a 16% relative decline in employment, a quieter force may be even more damaging.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The content creator has stayed true to her word and continues to share posts about her vintage finds, with her latest one marking the 38th installment in the fun series.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The discovery of the harbor is one of many recent archaeological finds across Egypt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to see more of our favorite finds from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia’s new fall collection.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
She’s been busy exploring the Milwaukee area food scene to share her favorite finds with readers along the way.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Inside, a selection of pieces from the Lela Rose Ranch collection are sold alongside vintage finds, and elements that nod to the artistry of the American West.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The latest discovery builds on earlier finds at the ruins of Taposiris Magna, including a 4,265-foot underground tunnel uncovered in 2022 that extends toward the Mediterranean.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Here are my favorite finds, starting at just $10.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
An intimate portrait of love and exhaustion that finds the comic edge in ordinary chaos.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Many of these real-life experiences end tragically, but when the musician survives and finds sobriety, the war stories don’t go away.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The resilience finds its lighter notes.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Instead of books, Lee finds evidence of a counterfeit-caviar operation.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Keep reading for more Target fall fashion finds starting at $10.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The film centers on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek), who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their atrocities and finds himself in a complex battle of wits with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), Hitler’s right-hand man.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
Even Clove, with its bronze undertone, finds a way to make black shine a little bit brighter.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Despite a recent Stanford analysis that finds since late 2022, early-career workers have seen a 16% relative decline in employment, a quieter force may be even more damaging.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Every Tuesday, a corner of the Mezquitán market turns into a massive secondhand clothing bazaar, with heaps of statement vintage finds and out-there patterned fabrics spread out over long tables.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The content creator has stayed true to her word and continues to share posts about her vintage finds, with her latest one marking the 38th installment in the fun series.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The discovery of the harbor is one of many recent archaeological finds across Egypt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to see more of our favorite finds from Hearth & Hand with Magnolia’s new fall collection.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
She’s been busy exploring the Milwaukee area food scene to share her favorite finds with readers along the way.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Inside, a selection of pieces from the Lela Rose Ranch collection are sold alongside vintage finds, and elements that nod to the artistry of the American West.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
The latest discovery builds on earlier finds at the ruins of Taposiris Magna, including a 4,265-foot underground tunnel uncovered in 2022 that extends toward the Mediterranean.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Here are my favorite finds, starting at just $10.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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The Intruder by Freida McFadden When a hurricane bears down on her remote cabin, Casey discovers a bloodied, knife-wielding girl outside her window and reluctantly lets her in.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The lake itself is featured as a pond in a particularly emotional scene, where Alex discovers Laura struggling in the water.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gene Hackman also makes a brief appearance in the film as a blind man who encounters Frankenstein’s monster.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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There, the team encounters Spider-Man (Hudson Thames) and Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), who is now a floating head in a jar that can fly, courtesy of Doctor Strange's cloak.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her path to groundbreaking discoveries did not involve stepping on people or elbowing competitors aside.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Safdie perceptively locates the protagonist’s troubling inner contradictions—the atavistic fury that drives him to compete and the intense self-control that competition demands—but dramatizes such outer crises as opioid addiction and conflict with his girlfriend (Emily Blunt) only schematically.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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When Jem locates his brother, Ray has been living off the grid for 20 years, having fled the family nest.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
2 Oct. 2025
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Visit the Portland Head Light for great photo ops where fall foliage meets the ocean, then explore the Children’s Garden, arboretum, and trails at Fort Williams Park.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sisterhood Above All meets Ava, a pledge at Southern State University's Gamma sorority.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the series, Marie, an ambitious young woman of minor nobility, learns that her lung disease is terminal.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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This leads to cultural classes as the town learns about unity and breaking down barriers.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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If the team that gets the ball first goes down and scores a touchdown, followed by a standard extra point, the second team has to score a touchdown but could attempt to end the game with a successful two-point try.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pasta gets its fun colors from black carrot and tomato powder per ALDI’s promise to only use natural dyes in their products.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Finds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finds. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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