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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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
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
Definitely make a stop in Square Books, Oxford’s legendary bookstore (since 1979) that’s now sprinkled across four locations, each located just a few blocks from one another and specializing in something different from rare finds to lifestyle titles to children’s books.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Flack, who was involved in the excavation, told Fox News Digital the most significant finds included three British gunflints from the Revolutionary War era, which were used to spark gunpowder in muskets.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Below, shop the season’s best floral finds—and discover how to wear them.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
That information is compiled for its annual Found Report, which breaks down some of the most common finds, along with the most expensive and the oddest.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.
—CBS News, 17 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
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
Definitely make a stop in Square Books, Oxford’s legendary bookstore (since 1979) that’s now sprinkled across four locations, each located just a few blocks from one another and specializing in something different from rare finds to lifestyle titles to children’s books.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Flack, who was involved in the excavation, told Fox News Digital the most significant finds included three British gunflints from the Revolutionary War era, which were used to spark gunpowder in muskets.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Below, shop the season’s best floral finds—and discover how to wear them.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
That information is compiled for its annual Found Report, which breaks down some of the most common finds, along with the most expensive and the oddest.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
While the outlet always has incredible finds, the deals are especially noteworthy right now, with savings up to 73 percent.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Earlier finds have revealed bones of mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, reindeer and wild horse, alongside stone tools and evidence of human occupation across multiple periods.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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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.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
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Because every experience a child has during their early years helps create new neural connections, wiring the brain for all future learning and connecting, encounters with AI slop may literally wire the brain incorrectly.—
Dana Suskind,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the film, Stella’s character encounters the 39-year-old version of herself — played by Plaza — while on a mushroom trip.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Emma Myers and Zain Iqbal return for a new installment after their triumphant discoveries in the case of Andie's disappearance and Sal's apparent suicide.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Archaeologists say such discoveries are rare, particularly at this depth.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 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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Effortless durability meets elevated style in these pieces that take constant upkeep out of the equation.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rooms California-cool meets Big Bear coziness here, with light, airy rooms warmed up by charming blue plaid chairs, thick wooden furniture, and floral wallpapers in various coastal shades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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