FINDS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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To cure his sickly daughter, the biotechnologist Raúl finds the cure… inside Lidia (Cindy Galán), her nanny. — Annika Pham, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 The ballad finds Fontaines’ Grian Chatten and Rosalía trading lines over a moody acoustic strum that repeatedly swells with strings and clattering drums. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026 The mother’s white bra straps and red dress are part of the landscape of color in the living rooms and bedrooms where Lawson finds her images. — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 The track finds frontman Grian Chatten and ROSALÍA intertwining their voices over lush instrumentation, offering another glimpse of the band’s evolving sound. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026 Stephens’ bold Audacity draws directly from Britney Spears and Janet Jackson-esque Y2K pop, while Chxrry’s darker U, Me & My Ego finds her singing over rattling synths that wouldn’t sound out of place on a BLACKPINK project. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026 But the children’s brand finds itself in the midst of an interesting moment. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 Our research finds that automation could take on 80 percent of the hours worked in office and administrative support, the occupational group facing the largest job losses by 2035. — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 Pi-o immediately packs his bags, and finds the church on the front of the postcard. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

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The findings at Abric Romaní are different because the finds come from a place where Neanderthals lived, slept, cooked, and made tools over the course of some 20,000 years. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 Here, that means pulling the trigger on cute gems from the likes of Lulus, Levi’s, and Lioness, then giving especially cute finds from the likes of Zesica a shot. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026 The Herugavialis skull may have not been discovered within the Great Sphinx itself, but the statue and the pyramids are known to be troves for both ancient Egyptian and prehistoric finds. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Today, that leaves the Arkansas park as one of the only places in the world where anyone can hunt for diamonds and take their finds with them. — Laura Turbay, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 The recent finds were announced by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, part of the Greek government, in early September. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Experts are hoping to learn more about the lives, beliefs, and eventual disappearance of those who occupied this ancient Roman settlement through these finds, potentially including the name of the settlement itself. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Read on to shop those finds and other lookalikes for her plaid skirt, boots, and top-handle bag — all from $10. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Mason Crop Bootcut Jean Rosalinda Blouse Continue scrolling for more finds on my wishlist at Paige’s Friends & Family Sale. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

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Nothing Fielder discovers can top what’s already widely known, so his observations inevitably temper her public image.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Luca Guadagnino One of the best films of the 2010s, this drama stars Timothée Chalamet as a boy who discovers his own sexuality when he’s wooed by an older man, played by Armie Hammer.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of discovers

Noun

Told through a mix of documentary-style footage and stills, Lawrence’s 24 hours unfold through quiet moments at the Ritz Paris, drives through the city, music sessions, spontaneous discoveries and late-night dancing.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognises discoveries that have enabled chemists to drive chemical reactions that lead to homochirality.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of discoveries

Verb

It is funded through the Job Development Investment Grant program, which directs a portion of a JDIG award to the account when a company locates or expands in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 county.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
Peng’s wardrobe consistently locates her within China, drawing on domestic design and recognizable elements of Chinese dress.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of locates

Verb

For example, a tutoring service where the AI adapts to how a student learns.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
With Ted, Keeley and Rebecca in her office, Alice learns that Ted has asked to be demoted to assistant manager, handing her the head coach job for the women’s team.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of learns

Verb

Not everyone gets a godparent like Charlie, Lou, Sheldon, or Janice.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
The lounge When leaving through JFK’s Terminal 7, Condor Business Class gets you access to the Horizons Lounge which is perfectly nice with a small spread of complimentary hot food and a full bar.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026