1
as in realizes
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior
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3
as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
discovered to his friend how people whom he had trusted had betrayed him
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Recent Examples of discovers
In the final cut, Mabel accidentally stumbles upon research being done by her biology professor (Kathy Najimy), discovers the technology, and hijacks a robot beaver.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Nobody back home discovers what happened, but that summer brands her with shame and alters her course for years.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
The film follows 13-year-old Sarah from Munich, who discovers her passion for hobby horsing.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
But when Fiona's teen daughter discovers her diary, Fiona's own betrayals rise to the surface.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The real magic is in the moment when a kid discovers their love for science.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Thus, Ahmed’s Hamlet discovers not just his father’s murder and betrayal but also the criminality on which his family’s entire wealth has been built.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
But the everyday cowboy problems get intertwined with something more menacing — possibly supernatural — when Abbott discovers an ominous black void on his property.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Nobody back home discovers what happened, but that summer brands her with shame and alters her course for years.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
The film follows 13-year-old Sarah from Munich, who discovers her passion for hobby horsing.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
But when Fiona's teen daughter discovers her diary, Fiona's own betrayals rise to the surface.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The real magic is in the moment when a kid discovers their love for science.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Thus, Ahmed’s Hamlet discovers not just his father’s murder and betrayal but also the criminality on which his family’s entire wealth has been built.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026
But the everyday cowboy problems get intertwined with something more menacing — possibly supernatural — when Abbott discovers an ominous black void on his property.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
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As Firecracker realizes during a marketing brainstorm with VP Ashley Barrett, Oh Father, Vought producer Courtenay Fortney, and the Worm, the basic values of Jesus Christ don’t sell anymore.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Upon finding an obscure Latin translation of Howard’s in Nancy’s notebook, Mary realizes the two were having an affair before her death and confronts Howard, who vehemently denies any involvement with Nancy.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Johnson finds a disturbing manuscript raising questions about the author’s mental state.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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One brain, many tasks Motubrain is designed as a unified multimodal model that learns from video, language, and action simultaneously.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the group heads down the coast, Amy learns more and more about Vivien with every stop.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Where Wiseman locates emotion is in the use of the camera, the shifts in filmmaking style, especially as the movie, for a brief moment, flips to color.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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Chaffee County Anyone who locates any items believed to belong to Sites, or has any information about his whereabouts, is asked to please leave the items untouched and call Chaffee County Dispatch at 719-539-2596.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, upon arriving at the Crawford home, Lowen uncovers a secret manuscript that reveals unsettling details about the family's past, leading her to question whether Verity's writings are fiction or a chilling confession from a deranged mind.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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