1
as in realizes
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior
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as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
discovered to his friend how people whom he had trusted had betrayed him
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Recent Examples of discovers
The returning performer’s new heroine, Elsa, is now a grownup, who reunites with her family after pursuing her studies in Europe and discovers her young sister, Amalia (newcomer Mariangel Montero), living in their family home alone and unsupervised.
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Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Talking racing with Will Buxton is like talking to that kid who discovers racing for the first time.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The movie will tell the story of a Roman Emperor who discovers a secluded Druid stronghold in the mountains of Caledonia.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2026
But the league is also adding Thanksgiving Eve, because apparently if the NFL discovers Americans are already drinking somewhere, the league will eventually find a kickoff window.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Expect the tension to rise in Season 2, Powell adds, as more people discovers Russ Holliday’s deception.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
While the story is fundamentally the same as the original production — man discovers wife is having an affair, man then plots for his wife’s murder, man then must evade the cops — Hatcher brings the story to the 21st century in many ways.
—Amy Reyes
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Through the mystery of one person’s fate, a young hero awakens to certain ground rules and discovers a haunted place.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Potentially traumatic for young kids is a short scene where Lily discovers George’s dead body, and another where Lily’s sheep friend dies.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Talking racing with Will Buxton is like talking to that kid who discovers racing for the first time.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The movie will tell the story of a Roman Emperor who discovers a secluded Druid stronghold in the mountains of Caledonia.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2026
But the league is also adding Thanksgiving Eve, because apparently if the NFL discovers Americans are already drinking somewhere, the league will eventually find a kickoff window.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2026
Expect the tension to rise in Season 2, Powell adds, as more people discovers Russ Holliday’s deception.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 15 May 2026
While the story is fundamentally the same as the original production — man discovers wife is having an affair, man then plots for his wife’s murder, man then must evade the cops — Hatcher brings the story to the 21st century in many ways.
—Amy Reyes
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Through the mystery of one person’s fate, a young hero awakens to certain ground rules and discovers a haunted place.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Potentially traumatic for young kids is a short scene where Lily discovers George’s dead body, and another where Lily’s sheep friend dies.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
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The supporting cast, too, add an air of authenticity that helps with the suspension of disbelief when Margot realizes what’s actually going on.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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As with Valerie watching her colleagues enthusiastically reclaim the sitcom script, Deborah realizes the effort is just as important as the end result.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Analysts then ranked the best products to buy in each category—from home goods to kitchen finds.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Amid the Black Death, a pregnant healer accused of witchcraft finds refuge in a Carthusian monastery.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But tending to two people reveals the fine line between freedom and precarity.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The coachable executor listens carefully, implements recommendations, seeks feedback, learns quickly and doesn’t let ego override strategy.—
Seth Lederman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Ming-Yu Liu, a vice president at Nvidia’s Cosmos Lab, shared a more cinematic analogy, pointing to The Matrix, in which the main character learns kung fu inside a simulated world.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Brett Schneider, a marketing veteran who teaches courses on fandom at UCLA, locates the Prada sequel’s appeal in something deeper than nostalgia.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Just as gas stations cluster near interstate exits, Linde locates its plants close to NASA and SpaceX’s operations to cut down on delivery times and ensure a reliable supply.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Steyer spokesperson Kevin Liao said the campaign requires creators to follow all disclosure laws when contracting with the campaign and discloses payments in campaign filings.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The first is standardized reporting that discloses trial funding, investigator payments, enrollment criteria and the rationale for site selection.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Major medical groups generally support gender-affirming care for children with ongoing gender dysphoria – distress caused by the difference between a person’s internal sense of gender and the way the world sees them.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Cegielski also sees those retailers that offer the best value and discounts as being most aggressive in rolling out new stores.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Kenny Jacoby is an investigative reporter for USA TODAY who uncovers issues in sports, higher education and law enforcement.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Boys State team Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss are behind Teenage Wasteland, which revisits the story of a group of teenagers in upstate New York, who in the early 1990s make a film that uncovers a conspiracy that is poisoning their community.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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“Discovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovers. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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