1
as in finds
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 notices
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 descries
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As a result, any DNA that finds its way inside the cell has the potential to become intermingled with the genome and be incorporated permanently.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026 -
At the same time, the process of Jessie navigating the pros and cons of consumer tech finds this franchise at its best.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Your analytical nature notices quiet details that tell you exactly what to release.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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When the plumbing works, nobody notices.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The main takeaway is, of course, what Tom learns about Evan, and how that squares with his primary motivation of protecting his son.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This is something Tom might want to find out before Bechir (Kevin Carroll), who was willing to shoot Ruth to save his child from the horrors of Widow’s Bay, learns the truth about Evan.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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The deal sees Higher Ground work with Disney arm Disney Kids & Family, which has just been rebranded from Disney Branded Television.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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When a fan discovers you through a playlist and then finds a Discord server of 4,000 people obsessed with your music, all three points of the ADT start working together.—
Sam Saideman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Bonner tells her about Chevron's use of AI—including including ApEX, a proprietary AI tool designed to improve how Chevron discovers oil and gas resources.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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Her thumb locates something hard yet delicate, and there is a slight clinking noise.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Who spots problems early, manages risk quietly, and improves workflows so that breakdowns don’t happen?—
Paula Davis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As times changed, celebrities found other places to visit while in town, notably other South Beach and Miami spots like Prime 112, Carbone, Gekko and Papi Steak.—
Connie Ogle
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Descries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descries. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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