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as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
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as in finding
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 disclosing
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 discovering
Wright began checking around the area and ended up discovering an elderly male laying on the ground calling for help just a short distance from the cabin.
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
By changing the flow of water and sediment, the container completely changes the micro-ecosystem around it — impacting seafloor species that scientists are still discovering.
—CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Los Angeles high schools who opened their screens to her in hopes of discovering what late adolescence is like for those who’ve grown up with smartphones in their hands.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Plan for a realistic financial runway while customers are discovering your business.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
What’s important is people here discovering Ukrainian food, trying to cook it, trying to understand its place in Ukrainian identity.
—Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Missouri law enforcement officials arrested two men after discovering seven children between the ages of 2 to 13 and several adults in the back of a U-Haul box truck during a traffic stop on the interstate, according to reports.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2024
This new approach to discovering audience preferences and motivations gives retailers a powerful tool when preparing for the future.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
By changing the flow of water and sediment, the container completely changes the micro-ecosystem around it — impacting seafloor species that scientists are still discovering.
—CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Los Angeles high schools who opened their screens to her in hopes of discovering what late adolescence is like for those who’ve grown up with smartphones in their hands.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Plan for a realistic financial runway while customers are discovering your business.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
What’s important is people here discovering Ukrainian food, trying to cook it, trying to understand its place in Ukrainian identity.
—Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Missouri law enforcement officials arrested two men after discovering seven children between the ages of 2 to 13 and several adults in the back of a U-Haul box truck during a traffic stop on the interstate, according to reports.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 Oct. 2024
This new approach to discovering audience preferences and motivations gives retailers a powerful tool when preparing for the future.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovering
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Prince had two works in the sales, with Untitled (de Kooning) realizing $279,400, while Condo saw three works cross the auction block, with Stepmonk’s Diary selling for $279,400.Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Preparing the workforce for AI adoption is critical for realizing the technology's full potential.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Many autistic individuals experience retaliation or mistreatment after disclosing their autistic identity or behaving in ways that deviate from neurotypical norms.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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But on the whole, users are disclosing real things about themselves, and AI companies are taking note.Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Automated Back-Office Operations AI uses advanced analytics and machine learning to add efficiency to back-office operations, increasing productivity and reducing costs.Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Here are some tips and tricks for locating a draft.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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In a 2022 report on best practices for warehouse projects under the state’s environmental laws, the state attorney general’s office recommends locating warehouse facilities so that their property lines are at least 1,000 feet from the property lines of sensitive sites such as homes and schools.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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Erin Murphy is revealing her Bewitched favorites!Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Like, possibly summoning the actual Satan real, along with revealing some very disturbing traits in Dylan’s crush, Judith (Jessica Treska), and some of the other cool kids at school.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, the conclusion the film reaches gestures in this direction, with the sentiment that perhaps the most important thing is that the family experience quality time with each other, more than seeing giraffes and camels and hiking the Himalayas.Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach to seeing Clark play against other Black players has continued into the WNBA as Clark’s presence has grown the league’s fanbase, creating sellout crowds and record-breaking attendance wherever Clark plays.Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Every day we’re given a new theme and then tasked with uncovering all the words on the grid that fit that theme, including a spangram that spans two sides of the board.Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Sign up for Notepad by Tom Warren, a weekly newsletter uncovering the secrets and strategy behind Microsoft’s era-defining bets on AI, gaming, and computing.Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
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Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This, as a filmmaker telling this particular story, is infinitely more interesting.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Discovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovering. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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