1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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2
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior
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3
as in to reveal
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 discover
Detective Stephens says the remains discovered in 2023 revealed around 20 bones, and during the recent search, 26 more pieces of bone were unearthed.
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Dawn Klavon, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Additionally, a valve on the deck of the stern was discovered in the open position, which indicates that steam was still powering the ship’s electrical system.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Is there follow-up support if something is discovered?
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Overall, 712 cases have been reported with new cases being discovered in Kansas, Ohio and Indiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
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Dawn Klavon, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Additionally, a valve on the deck of the stern was discovered in the open position, which indicates that steam was still powering the ship’s electrical system.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Is there follow-up support if something is discovered?
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Overall, 712 cases have been reported with new cases being discovered in Kansas, Ohio and Indiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discover
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Researchers also realized the design of the Dahwa cymbals closely matched other Bronze Age artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization in modern-day Pakistan and India.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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And food plays a more critical role than most people might realize.—
Nhu Khue Ngo,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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With Mark Scheifele and Connor cycling on the outside, trying desperately to find a chance in the middle, Iafallo drove to the net and jumped on a Scheifele rebound, scoring the game-tying goal while off balance in the slot.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Those few minutes sent students scrambling for cover and barricading themselves around campus until authorities found them.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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In September 2023, another investigation with Webb – an advanced telescope launched in 2021 outfitted with powerful infrared instruments – revealed something more: traces of carbon-bearing molecules in K2-18b's atmosphere, including methane and carbon dioxide.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Excerpts of Michel’s interviews with McVeigh reveal a man who is still bitter from enduring bullying as a young child.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also learned that a friend of Johnson's had pawned a handgun for him.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Although his experience with Schumacher was not positive, the Mighty Ducks alum still learned valuable lessons from the coming-of-age film.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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In other words, while the remains were located over the span of two months, that does not indicate the victims died around the same time.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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After an arrest warrant was filed earlier this year, U.S. Marshals located Ali in Dublin, Ohio in March.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has taken over the role, though the change was not publicly disclosed until recently.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sam’s Club does not disclose its total number of members, but reported that membership income rose 13% in the fiscal fourth quarter.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Now in their early to mid-30s, both authors have seen their stories grow into global phenomena, with millions of readers and successful film adaptations.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And there are those who have shifted to seeing the role as that of social justice.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Discover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discover. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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