as in identified
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as in realized
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior
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as in revealed
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 discovered
Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Hampden County district attorney Joley's fingerprint identification card was compared to a print found on Harnish's green Dodge pickup truck, which was parked in a roadway rest area near where the bodies were discovered.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
An officer on patrol who saw Harnish's truck parked on Route 5 and Riverdale Street discovered their bodies.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Logan Thorpe, a fitness content creator and coach who described himself as someone who worked with Tippet’s fitness business, said Tippet’s body was discovered in his Turkish hotel room.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Archeologists have also discovered drawings and writings showing the wheel used as transportation for both people and products, dated a bit later.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Len was at that Planet Fitness on Monday morning before law enforcement discovered Sink.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Perforated pebbles discovered in Israel may roll back the time of the wheel invention by thousands of years, according to a study in PLOS ONE.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
The malnourished emperor penguin was discovered at a beach in Denmark, Western Australia.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
—Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
Hampden County district attorney Joley's fingerprint identification card was compared to a print found on Harnish's green Dodge pickup truck, which was parked in a roadway rest area near where the bodies were discovered.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
An officer on patrol who saw Harnish's truck parked on Route 5 and Riverdale Street discovered their bodies.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Logan Thorpe, a fitness content creator and coach who described himself as someone who worked with Tippet’s fitness business, said Tippet’s body was discovered in his Turkish hotel room.
—Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Archeologists have also discovered drawings and writings showing the wheel used as transportation for both people and products, dated a bit later.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Len was at that Planet Fitness on Monday morning before law enforcement discovered Sink.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Perforated pebbles discovered in Israel may roll back the time of the wheel invention by thousands of years, according to a study in PLOS ONE.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
The malnourished emperor penguin was discovered at a beach in Denmark, Western Australia.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovered
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Also, while each capability adds value on its own, the biggest gains are realized from combining capabilities to improve processes continuously throughout their life cycles.Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As a result, workers were left ill-prepared to benefit from the fruits of a digital economy, and businesses and economies missed out on the potential productivity gains that should have been realized.Maria Flynn, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Knoxville College is a small HBCU, or historically Black college or university, founded in 1875.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The finder’s identity has not been revealed.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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His Airness has been revealed as the mystery owner of the one-of-a-kind Pininfarina Battista Targamerica that was on display during this year’s Monterey Car Week.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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It was learned that drilling artificial cavities into pines would aid the woodpecker’s breeding.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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General Motors has had to cancel production at its factories that make its highly profitable and popular heavy-duty pickups and large SUVs as a result of Hurricane Helene, the Detroit Free Press learned late Thursday.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
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Montagu’s Mews The hotel’s award-winning restaurant is named after Elizabeth Montagu, an 18th century writer and advocate for women’s education, and it’s located in what was once her carriage house.Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This beloved Arizona watering hole, located down a dirt road in the rugged mountains of western Arizona, has become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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Financial terms were not disclosed.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Then David heard a shot ring out.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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By offering Uber ride vouchers to pro-crypto, Democratic-leaning voters in New York, Crypto Rides ensures that voices advocating for innovation, consumer protection, and financial equity are heard at the polls.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There were other moments when Binder uncovered specific ideas that Axelrod said shifted the race's momentum.Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Place baking sheet in freezer; freeze, uncovered, until very firm, at least 4 to 6 hours, or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze overnight.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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