How to Use discover in a Sentence

discover

verb
  • The tests have discovered problems in the current design.
  • She soon discovered what had been going on.
  • It took her several weeks to discover the solution.
  • Several new species of plants have recently been discovered.
  • No one knows when the crew discovered it.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
  • She may have been discovered by chance.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
  • It was later discovered the man had been shot.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Scroll through to discover all the street style trends below.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 10 July 2023
  • Where has the medallion been discovered in past years?
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Where has the medallion been discovered in past years?
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Where has the medallion been discovered in past years?
    — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
  • And when it is discovered, people go to jail.
    — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
  • And when it is discovered people, go to jail.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Over time, the team discovered eight more jawbones with the same twist.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Keep reading to discover the serums worth putting on your radar—and your shelf.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Plus, discover how to light a gas grill with a lighter if the gas grill won't light as usual.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2022
  • His body was discovered three days later.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • All of these are items the police would later discover at the crime scene.
    — Anthony Venditti, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Warm summer evenings are a good time to discover the wonders of the night sky.
    — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
  • That’s when the group discovered a problem.
    — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • Her search to discover the cause leads her to uncover some painful truths.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 May 2023
  • Olson tried to open the door that led into the home, but discovered it was locked.
    — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Get out of your rut, get set for surprises, and get ready to discover your joy.
    — Renee Winick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • She was discovered with an extension cord wrapped around her neck.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
  • Some of the world’s most beloved wine styles were first discovered by accident.
    — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Read on to discover the highlights, the extras, and the one that stole my heart.
    — Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Three weeks later, her body was discovered in a plastic bin.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Keep scrolling to discover more comfy styles from Quince.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Italy is beautiful, but there’s a world to discover out there.
    — Billboard Italy, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
  • There are four other posters for fans to discover for themselves.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026

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