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
As other relatives arrive for the commemoration, Nour discovers a vital side of her family she’s never known, losing herself in dancing, eating, drinking, praying and other rituals over several long days and nights.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
In the movie, Cathy discovers her sexuality while watching two household staff members engage in BDSM with horse bridles.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The core problem is that Love Story never convincingly discovers something interesting to say about its doomed lovers.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Aleys later discovers that a beguine named Katrijn Janssens has been secretly translating Latin scripture into Dutch.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The play’s thriller twists and turns begin after Susan discovers that a doll, gifted to her after Sam’s most recent trip, has secretly been stuffed with a valuable bag of drugs, unbeknownst to her husband.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
At long last, the Ghoul, formerly known as film star Cooper Howard, discovers the location of the cryostasis pods holding his wife Barb (Frances Turner) and daughter Janey (Teagan Meredith).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
The museum showcases Michigan's lengthy history beginning with the Indigenous Peoples and concluding around the 20th century, according to the Michigan History Center — a program that discovers and preserves 12 historical markers and museums statewide.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
When Jacob and his mother move into his dad’s childhood home in Fernfield, Jacob discovers an old VHS tape marked Air Bud.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
In the movie, Cathy discovers her sexuality while watching two household staff members engage in BDSM with horse bridles.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The core problem is that Love Story never convincingly discovers something interesting to say about its doomed lovers.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Aleys later discovers that a beguine named Katrijn Janssens has been secretly translating Latin scripture into Dutch.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The play’s thriller twists and turns begin after Susan discovers that a doll, gifted to her after Sam’s most recent trip, has secretly been stuffed with a valuable bag of drugs, unbeknownst to her husband.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
At long last, the Ghoul, formerly known as film star Cooper Howard, discovers the location of the cryostasis pods holding his wife Barb (Frances Turner) and daughter Janey (Teagan Meredith).
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
The museum showcases Michigan's lengthy history beginning with the Indigenous Peoples and concluding around the 20th century, according to the Michigan History Center — a program that discovers and preserves 12 historical markers and museums statewide.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
When Jacob and his mother move into his dad’s childhood home in Fernfield, Jacob discovers an old VHS tape marked Air Bud.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
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Emily, being a little older, realizes a little more the parents think.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The dog gets last place, and James realizes that Willie overfed him on purpose to make the odds better for him in the next race.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s later, though, after Angie manages to jam her finger in the door while wearing an inflatable seahorse costume and the whole crew somehow finds the time to get ready in really elaborate zombie makeup.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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My favorite finds are scent twins with luxe brands like Le Labo, Chanel, Dior, and Gucci—just to name drop a few.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Every angle reveals a precision that borders on perfection.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ponchaveli learns about business and philanthropy working with the project.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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As messages are sent across the multiple servers on its network, no server ever learns both the destination and the origin of a single message.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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But Layton locates friction in other places, especially in Ruffalo’s what-else-but grizzled turn as a shaggy, Raymond Chandler-type police detective.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the credit card, The Moment locates most of its zany humor in the presence of a hacky, inexplicably successful director played by Alexander Skarsgard, hired by Rosanna Arquette’s blithe record executive to shoot the film version of Charli’s impending tour.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
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McCant seeks to plug several of those informational gaps in a follow-up memo released Thursday that explains apparent numerical discrepancies and discloses outcomes of specific complaints her office received.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department discloses millions of new documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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All that is really a testament to the fact that there are a certain number of filmmakers who are doing extraordinary new work there, but also with a language of cinema that shows a desire to express things and speak about their own environment in a way that uncovers something new.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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This approach uncovers systemic issues and shows your team that honesty won't be punished.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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