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.
  • Ahead, discover how these design experts use gray in their spaces.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 9 Jan. 2023
  • The launch at Sephora allowed fans to discover the brand in real life.
    Kati Chitrakorn, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2023
  • At the end of the semester, Uelsmann and his jury were amazed to discover two things.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Three brothers discover a baby on a doorstep at Christmastime.
    Carrie Wittmer, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Show kids all there is to discover in their nearby streets with this around-the-block scavenger hunt — and spot everything from bikes to birdhouses.
    Marisa Iallonardo, Good Housekeeping, 28 Dec. 2022
  • Until, one night, several young women catch the attackers in the act, and discover that the rapists are men from their community.
    Natalia Winkelman, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Dec. 2022
  • From Versace heels to New Balance sneakers, discover the trendiest items at a fraction of the price.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Not the horror of eye-murder as entertainment or the sorrow of seeing a child discover that our culture is barbaric.
    Wyatt Mason, Harper’s Magazine , 6 Jan. 2023
  • So, expect to discover tennis and strand necklaces made to layer, gold chain links with an achingly modern feel, and chunky event-worthy pieces that'll catch every eye in the room.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Enough gold was also discovered in deposits in Nevada, Montana, and Utah for local production of gold coins like the double eagle.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Many discover this ability early on in childhood, realizing fantasy and daydreams can be used to regulate distress.
    Giulia Poerio, CNN, 9 Jan. 2023
  • When a couple is killed outside a church after visiting their daughter, investigators discover an underbelly of deceit.
    Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Scroll through to discover all the street style trends below.
    Irene Kim, Vogue, 10 July 2023
  • The team also discovered three more new species: the Barki dwarf gecko, the Chandoli dwarf gecko and the Sahyadri dwarf gecko.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Here, a guide to the best 1980s movies to discover (or revisit) now.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2024
  • So, giddy up and click through the slides ahead to discover and shop the best cowboy boots on the market for fall.
    Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The car was discovered seven days after the escape in a tow yard.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Along the way, the divas also discover that the love between them all is still very strong too.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Her search to discover the cause leads her to uncover some painful truths.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 May 2023
  • To address these concerns and more, read on to discover the best serum for glowing skin.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Be like a sponge and absorb all there is to learn and discover in this crazy world of film festivals.
    Jonathan Martin, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2023
  • At the end of the episode, we're left with a cliffhanger and don't discover Jen's superpower.
    Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 27 Jan. 2023
  • On June 28, she was discovered in the barracks at Camp Pendleton.
    Chris Boyette, CNN, 9 July 2023
  • The fire, which was discovered by the home’s owner, burned in the attic of the two-car garage, according to the Monday release.
    Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
  • The next day, about a half mile away, a 17-year-old boy was discovered on the side of a road, also fatally shot, the sheriff said.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Whistleblowing programs are an essential weapon in the combatting white collar crime where complex crimes are often difficult to discover without insider information.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

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