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
Wander the property’s botanical gardens to discover produce that anchors the open-air seasonal restaurant, Siete.
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Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Chávez that year said a large reserve of coltan was discovered in the country, according to Reuters.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Mockovak scoured the bylaws of his housing community and discovered a provision that could further elevate his voice, his activism and his spirit.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
On January 10, fans discovered a Barnes & Noble listing for a seventh Game Changers novel that's set to be released this upcoming September.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2026
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During her sixth visit to the island, one editor realizes that a little help from the experts goes a long way.—
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Wedding didn’t realize until much later that the FBI was monitoring Acebedo-Garcia’s texts and even directing him what to say.—
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Investigators also found eight 9 mm casings fired from a Glock pistol at the scene where Holmes was killed, according to the affidavit.—
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In doing so, the judge found he could not be involved in the handling of the separate probes related to the civil fraud investigation and the NRA.—
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
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However, in November, Zubimendi revealed a more subconscious benefit to playing chess.—
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Questioning the powerful influences that oversee and fund what our children learn is critical.—
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Read on to learn the top driving trends of sensory design in the year ahead.—
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Alternative culture stores and venues are usually located in out-of-the-way areas.—
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Upon arriving at the home, police located a 12-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound.—
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You're required to disclose all assets, income sources and recent financial transactions during the bankruptcy process, and attempting to transfer property to friends or family before filing, concealing income or lying on your bankruptcy petition can have big repercussions.—
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The sales price was not disclosed.—
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The Carolina Panthers saw their season come to an end in a way that tugged on all sorts of emotions — after a game that was equal parts thrilling and blissful and heartbreaking.—
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
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Netflix uncovered release dates and fresh looks for a number of projects from its 2026 film slate, including sneak peeks at Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes 3 and John Cena in the comedy Little Brother.—
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Local journalism, formerly the institution most responsible for uncovering wrongdoing, has been gutted.—
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“Discover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discover. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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