discern
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Social media has created the conditions for this “doomer mindset” to flourish: Constant exposure to information, algorithm-driven echo chambers, and excessive screen time distort perception and isolate teens, making it harder to discern what’s true.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
I had to narrow it down and discern a moment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
This case will hinge on whether your landlord is doing their best to repair the elevator in a timely manner, which I can’t discern from your letter.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Having said that, it's not hard to discern the King's values.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
It was just possible to discern Ron under his disguise, but only, Harry thought, because he knew him so well.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing discern
Things Fall Apart
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Romeo and Juliet
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Grade 10, List 5
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