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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Tim Parks’s chronic pelvic pain, Porochista Khakpour’s Lyme disease, Alphonse Daudet’s late-stage syphilis, and Audre Lorde’s cancer read differently on the page, not only because the illnesses differ but because each finds a different voice, form, and tempo.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
On a cycling adventure in Tanzania's Singita Grumeti Reserve, Tom Vanderbilt finds that going by two wheels brings him closer to the land and the stewards who protect it.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
The story, from Cody Behan, has hints of Industry, following a high-end interior design firm where one ambitious designer finds herself in the crosshairs of her boss, setting up a game of cat-and-mouse that thrusts the business into the spotlight.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
This talky dramedy finds the film’s three top-tier actors Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider marooned just off the New England coast in 1974.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
And again, once Morrison actually starts to perform, his bearing finds its moment.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Zara The Zara spring finds right now are so chic.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
But as luxury consignment platforms like The RealReal have grown, those incredible finds have become harder to come by.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Pick up a pair or two of our finds below to instantly elevate everything from jeans to midi-dresses (and give yourself an excuse to book that pedicure).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite finds at Wayfair.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
After browsing at the Downtown vinyl outpost Needle to the Groove for interesting records Deniké will bring her finds to the Break Room for an hour-long listening session.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Don’t worry, there are plenty of new arrivals this month at Amazon, so keep reading for even more clever finds.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Continue below to shop our finds, including picks from brands like Hoka, Adidas, Nike and Keds.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Dating back more than 66 million years to the late Cretaceous period, Trey was discovered near Lusk, Wyoming, in 1993 by Lee Campbell and the late Allen Graffham, a commercial paleontologist who made numerous significant finds over his lifetime.
—R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
That decline in leadership shows up in authoritative surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Tim Parks’s chronic pelvic pain, Porochista Khakpour’s Lyme disease, Alphonse Daudet’s late-stage syphilis, and Audre Lorde’s cancer read differently on the page, not only because the illnesses differ but because each finds a different voice, form, and tempo.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
On a cycling adventure in Tanzania's Singita Grumeti Reserve, Tom Vanderbilt finds that going by two wheels brings him closer to the land and the stewards who protect it.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
The story, from Cody Behan, has hints of Industry, following a high-end interior design firm where one ambitious designer finds herself in the crosshairs of her boss, setting up a game of cat-and-mouse that thrusts the business into the spotlight.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
This talky dramedy finds the film’s three top-tier actors Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider marooned just off the New England coast in 1974.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
And again, once Morrison actually starts to perform, his bearing finds its moment.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
Zara The Zara spring finds right now are so chic.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
The duo has been known to hit 15 sales in a day, reselling their finds on the live-auction site Whatnot.
—Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
But as luxury consignment platforms like The RealReal have grown, those incredible finds have become harder to come by.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Pick up a pair or two of our finds below to instantly elevate everything from jeans to midi-dresses (and give yourself an excuse to book that pedicure).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite finds at Wayfair.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
After browsing at the Downtown vinyl outpost Needle to the Groove for interesting records Deniké will bring her finds to the Break Room for an hour-long listening session.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Don’t worry, there are plenty of new arrivals this month at Amazon, so keep reading for even more clever finds.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Continue below to shop our finds, including picks from brands like Hoka, Adidas, Nike and Keds.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Dating back more than 66 million years to the late Cretaceous period, Trey was discovered near Lusk, Wyoming, in 1993 by Lee Campbell and the late Allen Graffham, a commercial paleontologist who made numerous significant finds over his lifetime.
—R.j. Rico, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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When Grandpa Henry dies and Roman is tasked with cleaning out the house, Roman discovers even more secrets and becomes determined to piece them together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Episode 5 is particularly riveting, as Sherlock discovers something significant about his childhood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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Each operates as an autonomous theoretical terrain and evolves with the gaze that encounters them.—
Elinore Weil,
Artforum,
4 Mar. 2026
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The program is deemed successful, Marine officials said, if a Marine and their family can transition to living independently, or if the servicemember encounters a setback and contacts the call center for assistance.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The agency has played a central role in lifesaving discoveries and treatments — including for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The discoveries kicked off an investigation that eventually led to a cross-state manhunt.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the user connects their smartphone, the app presents a 3D visualization on the phone screen that points out faults, locates problems, identifies the necessary tools to fix them, and provides step-by-step repair instructions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now, lawmakers are looking to add that language back in, but this time with a requirement that a referendum be held before a casino locates to the area.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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February 19 – March 20 When compassion meets structure, your path steadies.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The location – Britain’s only desert, where sparse natural life meets heavy industrial infrastructure – provides both the visual setting and a thematic undercurrent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Effectively scaring a bear also reinforces the person as dominant in an encounter, so the bear learns to avoid people.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dafoe plays Lucius, who has managed an iconic hotel in Vienna for 30 years and learns the building has been sold to an Argentine developer who plans on demolishing it.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The top two candidates in the June 2 primary will move on to a November runoff — even if the top finisher in June gets more than 50% of the vote.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However the filmmakers entirely forget about his story until the end title cards, where the audience gets an update on his whereabouts.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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