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adjective

as in identified

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verb

past tense of discover
1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of I was startled to discover that my keys were missing

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2
as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort we hope to discover the real reason for his odd behavior

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3
as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret) discovered to his friend how people whom he had trusted had betrayed him

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Recent Examples of discovered
Verb
Multiple playable pre-release versions of Portal 2 contain some of the most intriguing cut content discovered so far. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026 For decades, an attacker discovered a vulnerability, a security tool generated an alert, an analyst investigated it, the issue was escalated and eventually someone decided what to do. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Mireles was not found during that search, but his body was discovered a week later by a custodian working on the county property within a few hundred feet of the jail. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 From the crowded basement of its first year to the thousands who have since discovered it, Yamanaka said the change is visible in more than attendance. — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026 Baumeister's son discovered a human skull in the woods at Fox Hollow Farm in 1994, but, according to reports, investigators did not search the property until June 1996. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 In March 2024, while Mica was getting her car repaired following the tire incident, a mechanic allegedly discovered a tracking device on her vehicle. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026 Yet, the Hubble Space Telescope discovered in January this year that Cloud 9 emits virtually no starlight. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Most of the roughly 150 sets of human remains that Hess says are discovered in Pima County every year turn up after monsoon season ends in late September, said Bradley Bartos, assistant professor at the University of Arizona. — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovered
  1. identified
  2. realized
  3. found
  4. revealed
  5. learned
  6. located
  7. disclosed
  8. heard
Adjective
  • Eight Sleep also collects and has a massive cache of user data that, when aggregated and de-identified, can be used to identify broader trends and support research, reports, and studies on sleep and health.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While Kirk may have received hostile or threatening messages, including on social media, those were not part of any identified or actionable threat stream monitored by federal authorities, the person told Sganga.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of identified
Verb
  • But this ambitious new model, which is yet to get an official name, could fundamentally change the aviation world if realized.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This metric measures contracted revenue expected to be realized over the next 12 months, so a mid-teens growth rate is bullish.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of realized
Verb
  • The company was founded in Atlanta by Georgia Tech students, and is still headquartered in the city.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Candle True Stories is part of Candle Media, the media holding company co-founded by former Disney execs Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of found
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  • From there, secrets start to unravel and answers to the mystery of how their friends can afford a lifestyle of seemingly limitless fun are revealed.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Respondents also revealed the importance of close trade relationships and free-trade agreements, especially with neighbors and collaborators.
    — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of revealed
Verb
  • Lessons learned The research shows how transformative infrastructure investments can be, according to Edward Miguel, a development economist at the University of California, Berkeley, who was not part of the research team.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities learned Kreuzer had previously been arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence and leading law enforcement officers on a vehicle pursuit.
    — Daniel Hunt August 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of learned
Verb
  • While the Anaheim Ducks, located a stone’s throw from Angel Stadium, are in the midst of a massive refurbishment project, the area surrounding the baseball stadium is largely dormant.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • He was located in Indiana, where he is being held pending extradiction, the release said.
    — Elgin Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of located
Verb
  • That exception permits disclosures for research or statistical reports only if the personal information is not published, publicly disclosed, or used to contact people.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Russini should have disclosed her relationship to Vrabel with her editors, but the journalism was properly vetted and the piece was straight down the middle and fact-based.
    — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of disclosed
Verb
  • Another teacher heard Williams calling for help, and rushed in to help.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Over 21 days of testimony, jurors heard how Clancy’s mental health had collapsed after Callan’s birth.
    — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of heard

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“Discovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovered. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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