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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Indian hotelier Ashok Khanna founded the place as a response to epidemic stress levels, with a mission to rebalance holistically.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Encode is led by Stanford University student Sneha Revanur, who founded the organization in 2020.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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In January, Oakland Zoo noticed that Lola had developed a limp on her right front paw.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The no-frills vibe makes sense for an industry of trade workers who aren’t used to getting noticed.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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This will be a bumper quarter for oil and gas shareholders, who have always learned to stick it out through the doldrums for spikey periods like this.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Herald has learned the city’s largest police union, Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association and SEIU Local 888 were two of the three unions to vote in favor of the city’s cost-cutting offer for GLP-1 drugs.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Officials advise people with pets in areas where the lizard has been spotted to keep a close eye out for their animals.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Directors and power couple Barry Jenkins and Lulu Wang were also spotted on the carpet, as was artist Tove Lo.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers have confirmed the presence of a new exoplanet discovered in observations from Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Scientists have discovered that changing the speed and times when the turbines spin can prevent many bat deaths.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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The Medical Examiner's office said the Los Angeles County Fire Department located Emily Beutner, 22, in a field near the intersection of Sierra Highway and Technology Drive in Palmdale, appearing to be suffering from medical distress.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Reagan Sports Club, located at 14601 Ronald Reagan Blvd.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Kharg Island has been thrust into the global spotlight because it is regarded as one of Iran’s most sensitive economic targets.—
Azhar Sukri,Greg Iacurci,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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There's a long history of journalists seeking interviews with world leaders, even when they are regarded as enemies of the United States.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Descried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descried. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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