as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
if you give me some time, I can probably rout out more supplies
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Adventure finds you through familiar friends.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Jimmy walks into his mentor's home and finds Ducky dead, peacefully in his sleep.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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What of the author who never learns to write, the computer programmer who never learns to code, or the artist who never learns to draw?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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As per the researchers, the device learns how your specific hand moves and then instantly tells a robot or a computer game to mirror those exact motions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her grim discovery ensures Toya will meet the same fate, and in the last episode, as the murderer escapes through the window, Hole discovers the killer’s final victim in the bathroom, tied by her neck to the shower.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Negligence If a technician discovers that damage is a result of negligence or a lack of routine maintenance, many companies will exclude the unit from coverage.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
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Glen Powell gets his Han Solo moment as the slick pilot Fox McCloud, and mischievous monkeys known as Ukikis threaten to steal the show with their pickpocketing antics.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For musicians, playing these sporting events gets them in front of broader audiences that may come outside of their core fanbase.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Routs (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/routs%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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