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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

Example Sentences

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If someone notices a decline in walking speed, checks their hearing and discovers a problem, hearing aids could help improve many aspects of health.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Loftis wants to attract tourists to the town, but soon discovers that old stories that once seemed "too ludicrous to be true" start happening again.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The Zion Phelps story is going to be told over and over at Loyola High to show students what can happen when someone discovers potential and decides to take a chance to bring it out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The FTC says it can actually take weeks before the bank discovers a fake check — but even if it takes days, it will usually be too late.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

He loves himself so much that he is startled if he discovers that his victims don’t share his vainglorious self-opinion.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey