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discovering

ADJECTIVE
observant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attentive discerning discriminating intelligent mindful perceptive vigilant
WEAK
advertent alive bright clear-sighted comprehending considering contemplating correct deducing detecting eager eagle-eyed heedful intentive interested keen not missing a trick obedient observative on one's toes on the ball penetrating questioning quick regardful searching sensitive sharp sharp-eyed surveying understanding wide-awake
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless heedless inattentive neglectful negligent unaware undiscriminating
WEAK
indifferent thoughtless unmindful unobservant unwatchful
ADJECTIVE
oracular
Synonyms
WEAK
Delphian ambiguous anticipating apocalyptic arcane auguring auspicious authoritative cabalistic clairvoyant cryptic divining divulging dogmatic fatidic foreboding forecasting foretelling imperious interpretive mantic mysterious mystical obscure occult ominous peremptory portending portentous positive predicting presaging prescient proclaiming prognosticating prophesying sage secret sibylline significant soothsaying vague vatic venerable wise
NOUN
locating
Synonyms
STRONG
establishing finding placement placing spotting unearthing
WEAK
digging up searching out

Example Sentences

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“It’s still all very fresh for me, and I’m discovering that it’s still very raw.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

After discovering the vehicle was untaxed, she has also reported them to the DVLA.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Kate, 44, said working less hours means “I’m more present for my children and I’m discovering hobbies again.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Trials are about discovering the truth, and a jury should know if a defendant has been accused of rape or sexual assault in the past.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

She'd seen such a change in Brigit since discovering the heliogram of her grandmother.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton