descried

verb

past tense of descry
1
as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure

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2
as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes could just descry the ship coming over the horizon

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descried
  1. found
  2. noticed
  3. learned
  4. spotted
  5. discovered
  6. saw
  7. located
  8. regarded
Verb
  • Music, mentorship & the main stage One of the defining aspects of the festival is its connection to Art as Mentorship, the nonprofit Chi founded after years of touring with Making Movies.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The life and career of Giorgio Armani is set to be the subject of a high-end TV series produced by Italy’s Lux Vide, which is collaborating with the fashion house founded by the iconic designer known for his close ties to Hollywood.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of found
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  • One participant noticed the subtle Native American influences woven through my writing — something most of my other clients had never picked up on.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Most Americans, however, have never really noticed the impact of the Jones Act.
    — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of noticed
Verb
  • Soldiers in the Guard’s Counterdrug Program and members of the 10th Civil Support Team learned to use the system, built by Anduril, to spot and target drones.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The federal government told ICE agents to preserve it in November and learned it had been lost in February.
    — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of learned
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  • Someone in the stadium spotted him, notified MLB, and the league office quickly alerted Anaheim.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • As Ruiz tried to help Carson Palmquist navigate the early innings Tuesday, though, he was spotted looking over to the dugout frequently before pitches.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of spotted
Verb
  • So far this dry summer there have not discovered any major issues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, our focus will be on forward guidance, end market commentary, and any new opportunities the team may have discovered since separation to enhance efficiencies.
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • In the book, Covey tells the story of a man relentlessly sawing down a tree.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026
  • Jordan Walker, sawed off by a 96 mph sinker, lined out softly.
    — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of saw
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Tesla is expanding its physical footprint, preparing to open a massive 119,000 square-foot delivery hub and service center in Chatsworth, located in a former Pacific Theatres multiplex.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In addition, the finance writer said, homebuyers need to consider where a home is located.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of located
Verb
  • He was regarded as one of the most powerful people in Australian media.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • He was regarded as the final piece for a franchise intent on winning a second Super Bowl title under McVay.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarded
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“Descried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descried. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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