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
His journey in ‘Frame’ is about discovering where compassion fits within ambition and responsibility.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
During the investigation, deputies learned that Liam's older brother Patrick was the first to discover him in the pool.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
However, in 1929, Hubble discovered that the light from distant galaxies was being redshifted.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Germ theory also emerged in the late 1800s, in which scientists discovered that germs caused disease.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 July 2026
During the investigation, deputies learned that Liam's older brother Patrick was the first to discover him in the pool.
—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
However, in 1929, Hubble discovered that the light from distant galaxies was being redshifted.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
Germ theory also emerged in the late 1800s, in which scientists discovered that germs caused disease.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discover
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
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Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.
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The incident happened less than a week after another child was found dead inside a car at a Plantation early learning center last Monday.
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
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Hawkins, 38, will end his 13-year run as Officer Kevin Atwater on the popular NBC show during the show's upcoming Season 14 in October, USA TODAY has learned.
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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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The incident happened Friday in Yountville, an unincorporated town located 43 miles north of San Francisco.
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The annual memorial, organized by Castile’s mother, Valerie Castile, took place Monday night at the Philando Castile Peace Garden, located outside the north entrance to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.
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That mother’s name wasn’t publicly disclosed in the court record containing her complaint.
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The hearing Wednesday began with a discussion about how to screen documents that may be protected by attorney-client privilege before they are disclosed to prosecutors.
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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
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Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
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Your information could help uncover answers and drive future coverage.
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