discern
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For the Treasury Department, a clear indicator of increased military spending due to the Iran war is hard to discern.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
First, you’ll want to discern which performances you’d like to see.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The simplicity of the Shaker objects exerts a power that is, at best, difficult to discern in the self-consciousness of most of the show’s recent pieces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
These are two women who know who they are from the jump, and the audience never spends a single moment trying to discern that, either.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
“Data scientists analyze data, separate the noise from the signal, discern patterns, draw conclusions, and recommend actions based on the results.”
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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