descries

verb

present tense third-person singular of descry
1
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure

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2
as in notices
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes could just descry the ship coming over the horizon

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for descries
  1. finds
  2. notices
  3. learns
  4. sees
  5. discovers
  6. eyes
  7. locates
  8. spots
Verb
  • If the judge finds there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial, Robinson will be arraigned and enter pleas.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • David Andrew Morton as Lank Hawkins finds humor in the character’s unabashed anger.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of finds
Verb
  • Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home.
    — Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026
  • And the Tarrant County restaurant scene notices that.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Definition of notices
Verb
  • Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of learns
Verb
  • Headquartered in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, the company sees advanced packaging as a strategic priority as demand grows for more powerful and efficient chips, the South China Morning Post reported.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore sees higher demand for patio furniture and planters in summer.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Definition of sees
Verb
  • As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
  • The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Definition of eyes
Verb
  • 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.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • It's sturdily built, quick to set up and automatically locates night sky targets and provides crisp, clear views of them.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of locates
Verb
  • Imagine a supply chain agent that checks inventory levels regularly, spots potential shortfalls, keeps a list of alternative suppliers and makes purchases when needed.
    — Greg Pavlik, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The venue that emphasized cocktails was run by Pearl Street Hospitality, the group behind Denver spots Hudson Hill, Lady Jane and The Wild.
    — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 June 2026
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