FINDS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of find

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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as in encounters

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance hey, I found my notebook!

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finds

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noun

plural of find

as in discoveries

something discovered that antique plate was a great garage sale find

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Recent Examples of finds

Verb

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 Amid the Black Death, a pregnant healer accused of witchcraft finds refuge in a Carthusian monastery. —

Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026 Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS SLICE OF VICTORY — America's best-tasting pizza chain is an old-school favorite, survey finds. —

FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026 Every item on this list is under $11, but shoppers will want to move fast because these finds are only available May 20 through May 26, while supplies last. —

Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Our analysis finds that F1 racing could achieve substantial cuts in emissions – but getting all the way to net zero will still require carbon offsets. —

Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026 Here are some of the seasonal finds to add to your cart before the weekend hits. —

Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 May 2026 The cost of getting that wrong is compounding obsolescence, because each disruption finds the organization rebuilding from scratch. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Research finds that writing deepens critical thinking and improves memory. —

Jamil Zaki, CNBC, 12 May 2026

Noun

Build out your pearl collection with the cultured finds below. —

Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 May 2026 Shop for unique finds at Fall Back Vintage, browse vinyl at Hunky Dory, or grab some greenery at Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop. —

Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 Refresh your summer wardrobe with these trendy finds while they’re still offered at double discounts. —

Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 Thrift stores are full of unique finds and have a way of making a home feel more layered, personal, and entirely your own. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 Some locations have online shops for particularly high‑end collectibles, with others hosting silent auctions featuring rare or quirky finds. —

Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 May 2026 The handmade empanadas, some stuffed with organic pork and avocados, some sweetly filled with cheese custard, are unlike other finds on the road. —

Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026 Born in East Saint Louis, Brewster’s interest in fashion started early on as a youngster, who loved thrifting and redesigning and deconstructing his finds. —

Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 May 2026 Archaeologists recognized the rings as Scandinavian, noting that previous finds typically yielded silver rather than gold. —

Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finds

Verb

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.

— 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