discovers

verb

present tense third-person singular of discover
1
as in realizes
to come to an awareness of I was startled to discover that my keys were missing

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2
as in finds
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 reveals
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 discovers 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 That's what Annie really discovers on this cruise. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 19 June 2026 In it, a preteen discovers a suit of armor made out of boxes and embarks on a quest through massive cardboard castles on a theater stage. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026 Marcus has a massive drawer filled with those precious scoopers, which Ebra discovers much to his deep disappointment. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 The erotic pop thriller, which Brass shot in London, stars Trintignant as young man who discovers that his business contact has been murdered. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 29 June 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 Once a market discovers that people will pay for meaning, meaning can quickly become a label, or worse, a commodity with terrible consequences. — Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 But as our adolescent hero discovers, with great imagination comes great responsibility. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
  1. realizes
  2. finds
  3. reveals
  4. learns
  5. locates
  6. discloses
  7. sees
  8. uncovers
Verb
  • Rhaenyra realizes that she’s been played and confronts the child.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of realizes
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
  • The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of reveals
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
  • 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
  • One line, on page 157, discloses an investment in gold bars valued at between $500,000 and $1 million.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 30 June 2026
  • Additional information about the process is expected to be revealed when the operator discloses its second quarter earnings on the morning of July 23.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of discloses
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
  • The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair, revealing that the person Grandma had been exchanging letters with for half a century via the traditional qiaopi system was a complete stranger.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2026
  • As her historically Black neighborhood is rapidly gentrified and her neighbors mysteriously disappear, Sydney uncovers a sinister conspiracy.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Definition of uncovers

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