1
as in discovers
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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2
as in encounters
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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as in discoveries
something discovered
that antique plate was a great garage sale find
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Recent Examples of finds
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
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Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The body serum category has exploded as shoppers extend the actives, textures and ingredient logic of their facial routines below the neck, and the picks now span luxury formulas, drugstore staples and even Dollar Tree finds.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Barcelona was supposed to be Russell’s comeback, but that victory went to his former teammate Hamilton, who finds this generation of cars much more compatible with his driving.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Leaning on Christos Stylianides’ tasteful trumpet and Jesse Chandler’s flute, the song finds the singer not waiting idly for life to pass by.
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David Harris,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The annual sale event is known for steep deals across all categories, including patio and gardening essentials, home decor finds, the best cleaning products, and affordable fashion picks, too.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
And humanity aims to follow up on such finds — possibly by astronauts working out of a research base.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Guyatt added that the discovery is a reminder that physical archives continue to yield important historical finds.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
And while Vuori is regularly pricey, there are so many good finds on sale right now.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Along with the holiday sale, the brand’s hush-hush outlet with open-box finds is also packed with deals on furniture, bedding, and décor.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Best Amazon Fashion Sales Amazon’s Fourth of July fashion deals are packed with stylish finds for summer.
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Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Had the county relied on state law only, Carr estimates that only a small percent of finds prompted by local ordinances would have been made or investigated.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Wong has repurposed the pieces by deconstructing them and creating unconventional finds like the $65 Bailey bucket hat that doubles as a sling bag.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Verb
In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The body serum category has exploded as shoppers extend the actives, textures and ingredient logic of their facial routines below the neck, and the picks now span luxury formulas, drugstore staples and even Dollar Tree finds.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Barcelona was supposed to be Russell’s comeback, but that victory went to his former teammate Hamilton, who finds this generation of cars much more compatible with his driving.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2026
Leaning on Christos Stylianides’ tasteful trumpet and Jesse Chandler’s flute, the song finds the singer not waiting idly for life to pass by.
—
David Harris,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
From fashion finds—like Madewell’s set of soft and simple crewneck T-shirts, a fabulous discovery from senior shopping editor Cortne Bonilla’s keen eye—to home steals, such as marketing and production manager Kasey Busiel’s favorite Brooklinen sheets and Talia Abbas’s Moccamaster coffee maker.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The annual sale event is known for steep deals across all categories, including patio and gardening essentials, home decor finds, the best cleaning products, and affordable fashion picks, too.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Noun
The summer markdowns are aplenty and Amazon’s Designer Outlet is overflowing with the best finds.
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Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
And humanity aims to follow up on such finds — possibly by astronauts working out of a research base.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Guyatt added that the discovery is a reminder that physical archives continue to yield important historical finds.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
And while Vuori is regularly pricey, there are so many good finds on sale right now.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
Along with the holiday sale, the brand’s hush-hush outlet with open-box finds is also packed with deals on furniture, bedding, and décor.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Best Amazon Fashion Sales Amazon’s Fourth of July fashion deals are packed with stylish finds for summer.
—
Lauren Murphy,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Had the county relied on state law only, Carr estimates that only a small percent of finds prompted by local ordinances would have been made or investigated.
—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Wong has repurposed the pieces by deconstructing them and creating unconventional finds like the $65 Bailey bucket hat that doubles as a sling bag.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).
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In the upcoming film, Couture, the 51-year-old actress plays Maxine Walker, a filmmaker who encounters a romantic partner in Paris around the time of her breast cancer diagnosis.
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This real-life event, along with her desire for more Black representation in the genre, shaped the book's protagonist, Harmony Roundtree, a young Black girl who encounters a ghost in Savannah and gets pulled into a mystery.
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Archaeological discoveries, however, have revealed evidence of their presence.
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Experiments were running, discoveries being made, and conferences hummed with new ideas.
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Video shared by El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reportedly showed the moment a Salvadorian rescuer locates a woman, identified as Belkys Barreto, trapped under rubble in Caraballeda, and reassures her that help is near.
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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.
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What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object?
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Patients will first need prior authorization -- prescribing clinicians will submit documentation proving the patient meets strict body mass index (BMI) and health condition requirements.
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Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.
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Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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Their combative behavior gets under your skin as Mars and Uranus align!
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