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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
In 2024, more than 100,000 pounds of turkey kielbasa products were recalled after the product was discovered to have fragments of bone inside.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Now, scientists have discovered a thriving ecosystem beneath where the iceberg used to reside.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
While mammoth fossils have often been found in Texas, such as those discovered at the Waco Mammoth National Monument, the last mammoth tusk found in the state was uncovered in the West Texas town of Fort Stockton in the 1960s, according to Schroeder.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Scientists have discovered a possible super sense that makes marine mammals, like seals, exceptionally adapted for deep dives.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
There was still no clear cause of death, but the generic form of Ambien was discovered in her muscle tissue.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, March 6, Teddi revealed three more tumors had been discovered in her brain, and two in her lungs.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
When the decay was first discovered, several of ACHD’s commissioners expressed concern about where funding would come from and whether the highway district would have to sacrifice the timelines of other projects.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
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Foreign objects being discovered in food is a relatively rare recall reason, with more common reasons including bacterial or viral contamination or the presence of undeclared allergens.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
In 2024, more than 100,000 pounds of turkey kielbasa products were recalled after the product was discovered to have fragments of bone inside.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Now, scientists have discovered a thriving ecosystem beneath where the iceberg used to reside.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
While mammoth fossils have often been found in Texas, such as those discovered at the Waco Mammoth National Monument, the last mammoth tusk found in the state was uncovered in the West Texas town of Fort Stockton in the 1960s, according to Schroeder.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Scientists have discovered a possible super sense that makes marine mammals, like seals, exceptionally adapted for deep dives.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2025
There was still no clear cause of death, but the generic form of Ambien was discovered in her muscle tissue.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2025
On Thursday, March 6, Teddi revealed three more tumors had been discovered in her brain, and two in her lungs.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
When the decay was first discovered, several of ACHD’s commissioners expressed concern about where funding would come from and whether the highway district would have to sacrifice the timelines of other projects.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovered
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But as Sophie Turner began appearing in movies and TV shows outside of the Song of Ice and Fire universe, the world quickly realized that the lady has real range.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
31 Dec. 2024
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The players soon realized Panagoulias might be the wrong leader.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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This organization was founded in 2017 by, among others, Anders Fogh Rasmussen.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s attempt to undermine Harvard’s independence is probably the biggest shock the university has faced since Harvard College was founded, in 1636; shortly after its establishment, the school received a transformative deathbed bequest from the Puritan John Harvard.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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As a player, Clark learned from some of the best minds in the sport.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators learned the suspect had indeed obtained firearm permits after the 47th president was inaugurated in January.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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The suspect was later located and admitted to the vandalism.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Its research had located nearby properties that had sold for more.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
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Newly filed court records obtained by the Idaho Statesman disclosed that two teenage girls whom Juvent Josue Ramirez taught at the Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency told the Wilder Police Department they had been inappropriately touched by him.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2025
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It was not immediately disclosed how detectives identified Cohen as the vandal.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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The mic operator can be heard apologizing after bumping the president.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Afterwards, a smaller 8-inch model of Herman comes out of bigger Herman’s body alive and well, having heard Keats’ speech.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Areas most prone to frostbite are uncovered skin and the extremities, such as hands and feet.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the University of Illinois archaeologists are wrapping up an inventory of pottery fragments and other artifacts uncovered during a new round of excavations this past September at a lot near the northern end of town.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Discovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovered. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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