discovers

VERB

find, uncover

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catch come upon design detect determine devise disclose explore hear identify invent learn locate notice observe realize recognize reveal see spot unearth

STRONG

ascertain conceive contrive debunk discern distinguish elicit espy glimpse originate perceive pioneer sense

WEAK

bring to light come across dig up ferret out get wind of get wise to light upon look up nose out pick up on smoke out think of turn up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide ignore lose miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

destroy

WEAK

pass by

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discovers

Natalie Wood is trapped next, and Kehn discovers she has a bad leg.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Wilson discovers his playwriting voice in this play, but he’s still working out his approach to dramatic structure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

"It's the product of years of work by a dedicated, international team of astronomers. We're excited to share DR20 with the world and see what the community discovers with it."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham discovers there’s a long list of things a new leader can’t do politically.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Werner is eight years old and ferreting about in the refuse behind a storage shed when he discovers what looks like a large spool of thread.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr