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
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
From glossy flagships and chaotic Don Quijote megastores (also known as Donki) to drugstores like Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine, Japan is full of great beauty finds.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Determined to get answers about her identity and Japanese-American heritage, and despite a closed adoption, in her twenties Ito finds and meets her biological mother, Yumi.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Pairing core teams with independent talent and interim leaders to sharpen execution and reduce risk is becoming a strong option, the report finds.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Season Four of the series finds Jason Sudeikis reprising his titular role as the beloved coach, a slight plot twist given the character’s apparent departure at the end of the third season in 2023.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, the statute requires the Homeland Security secretary to terminate TPS if the review finds that conditions justifying the designation no longer exist.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Bennett finds his relationship with law enforcement a strong suit.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Finally, the poll showed where each candidate finds their strongest support.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Which strikes me as one of the more precious and personal finds on the floor.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Read on for our 12 favorite finds from Gap, Madewell, and more, starting at just $9.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Historically significant finds are protected under the Cultural Heritage Act of Norway, the release said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Shah always heads for the antiques shop Mon Grenier, which owner Abdellatif Bellamine keeps piled high with offbeat finds.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling for more of our favorite finds in Wayfair’s closeout section.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
French interiors blend elegance and comfort with ornate details, vintage finds, and personal touches.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Read on for the top wallet-friendly finds below, including an $8 digital meat thermometer and a $6 set of mini funnels.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Johnson finds a disturbing manuscript raising questions about the author’s mental state.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
From glossy flagships and chaotic Don Quijote megastores (also known as Donki) to drugstores like Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine, Japan is full of great beauty finds.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Determined to get answers about her identity and Japanese-American heritage, and despite a closed adoption, in her twenties Ito finds and meets her biological mother, Yumi.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Pairing core teams with independent talent and interim leaders to sharpen execution and reduce risk is becoming a strong option, the report finds.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Season Four of the series finds Jason Sudeikis reprising his titular role as the beloved coach, a slight plot twist given the character’s apparent departure at the end of the third season in 2023.
—Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Instead, the statute requires the Homeland Security secretary to terminate TPS if the review finds that conditions justifying the designation no longer exist.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Bennett finds his relationship with law enforcement a strong suit.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Finally, the poll showed where each candidate finds their strongest support.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Shop our favorite finds while prices start at $6 now.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Which strikes me as one of the more precious and personal finds on the floor.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Read on for our 12 favorite finds from Gap, Madewell, and more, starting at just $9.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Historically significant finds are protected under the Cultural Heritage Act of Norway, the release said.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Shah always heads for the antiques shop Mon Grenier, which owner Abdellatif Bellamine keeps piled high with offbeat finds.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep scrolling for more of our favorite finds in Wayfair’s closeout section.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
French interiors blend elegance and comfort with ornate details, vintage finds, and personal touches.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Read on for the top wallet-friendly finds below, including an $8 digital meat thermometer and a $6 set of mini funnels.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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Moore stars as Aaron Eagle, a fetish camboy (online male escort) who agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client (Birney) and discovers a disturbing tie to his past.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Potentially traumatic for young kids is a short scene where Lily discovers George’s dead body, and another where Lily’s sheep friend dies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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People dispense advice to our heroine of the kind that one encounters in stories properly poised on the cusp of life.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Given the complaint’s estimate that Temu is responsible for over 10,000 spam emails to Californians each year, the company encounters considerable potential liability in a state that is a primary battleground for digital privacy rights.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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The families' willingness to serve as research subjects over the past two decades has allowed scientists to make key discoveries about how Alzheimer's begins, and how certain drugs may slow its progress.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
7 May 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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Loosely based on the nonfiction book You and I—The Illness Suddenly Gets Worse by Makiko Miyano and Maho Isono, the story follows the French director of a nursing home who attempts to introduce a more humane care technique and meets a terminally ill Japanese playwright.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
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Accessibility Although there are areas where design overrules function, the majority of the resort meets ADA standards with ramps and wheelchair-friendly pathways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The star learns beauty tips from her daughter, too.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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That means the robot collects its own data, learns from simulation and applies those lessons in the real world.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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