1
as in to find
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 to notice
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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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025 -
Fears that a serial killer is at large were reignited by the recent discovery of a body in a Texas lake, where 19 corpses have been found over the past three years.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Build space into your schedule to notice these things.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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La Rue claims Leto was observing her so intensely that her mother noticed.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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To learn more about Blanco Ahumado, as well as the history and legacy of Clase Azul, visit claseazul.com.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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In the Family and Consumer Sciences, students learn topics such as culinary and nutrition studies and hospitality and food service industry work.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Earlier this month, people in around 16 different states were blessed with the opportunity to see the swirling green, red and purple lights.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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For viewers who prefer to see the film on the big screen, Jaws is scheduled to be re-released in theaters on Aug. 29 in celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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First discovered: 5:52 p.m. June 8 Initial location: Placer County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Deerborne A new wildfire was reported today at 5:52 p.m. in Placer County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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State police discovered a Chevrolet Camaro Z28 that had hit a large tree with the front end facing a south-southeast direction, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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The unreleased feature has been spotted in a beta version of Android 16 Tired of super-bright HDR videos and photos popping up in your social feeds?—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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An invasive creature native to South America has been spotted at a Northern California park, prompting a search, rangers reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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The department is asking for help in identifying and locating the suspect in the incident that occurred around 9:10 p.m. on University Avenue between Main and Orange streets, according to Officer Ryan J. Railsback, a spokesperson for the department.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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The village’s Hotel Porto Roca, located right by the starting point of the Sentiero Azzuro, offers expansive sea views from the cliffside and includes local wine tastings and private Jacuzzi bookings.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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Trump may already be eyeing a replacement for the chair of the Fed.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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More Getty Images Now, with the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont upon us, one of the toughest courses that's freaking out professionals, Thomas is eyeing his new goal.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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“Descry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descry. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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