discovers

verb

present tense third-person singular of discover
1
as in realizes
to come to an awareness of I was startled to discover that my keys were missing

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2
as in finds
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 reveals
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 discovers Boneh says those efforts could help if AI discovers something unexpected, although the two threats aren’t identical. — Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 The horror-comedy musical follows Seymour, a florist who discovers a mysterious, bloodthirsty plant that brings him fame and fortune while demanding increasingly deadly sacrifices. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Paladin researches Westview and discovers footage featuring Billy and Tommy. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 After going live, the retailer discovers that the AI’s answer was wrong. — Darko Pavic, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Right after a bow has been put on the situation, and the sea creature has been pushed off, the community discovers more massive chunks of ice that are nesting more violent monsters. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The neural network discovers such associations during training, by learning from huge numbers of English sentences paired with their French translations. — Quanta Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026 By registering ducks, users can help build a link between the person who placed one and the person who discovers it. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 The story follows the transformation of Adriana (Colin), a woman shattered by a terrible murder and who discovers the strength to start over, driven by an unquenchable thirst for justice. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
  1. realizes
  2. finds
  3. reveals
  4. learns
  5. locates
  6. discloses
  7. sees
  8. uncovers
Verb
  • The team realizes that the company must be moving into the military space, which would also explain the cheap batteries.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While the episode appears charming and simple on the surface, an uneasiness starts to settle in as Riley realizes that Amanda and Wooly seem to be communicating directly through the television set.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of realizes
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  • On Uncle, fish narc sheds his past experimental impulses and finds a new identity within ebullient, feel-good college rock.
    — Jeff Yerger, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The basic model of competitive markets which one finds in an introductory economics textbook—where independent firms engage in cold arm’s-length transactions motivated by unadulterated self-interest—does not apply to the industry.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of finds
Verb
  • Avery reveals the claustrophobia feeling comes from the inside.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The acclaimed chef reveals how Korean temple cuisine inspired his new book, Mindful Cooking, and shares his favorite restaurants, markets, and cultural experiences in Korea.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • Dazzle, the new venture, is a personal AI assistant that learns from the photos on a user’s phone, said Mayer.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Searches and conversations with Alexa for Shopping can also influence what Amazon learns.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of learns
Verb
  • It is funded through the Job Development Investment Grant program, which directs a portion of a JDIG award to the account when a company locates or expands in a Tier 2 or Tier 3 county.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Peng’s wardrobe consistently locates her within China, drawing on domestic design and recognizable elements of Chinese dress.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of locates
Verb
  • The headman is compromised, an NGO in the area is pursuing its own politics, and the man running the mine discloses that Nengsal was never on the books, leaving workers like him invisible on their own land.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The City Council’s committee on the Olympics heard about the insurance request Wednesday and also got an update on the dispute with LA28 over what the group discloses in its annual reports.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of discloses
Verb
  • Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Her firm sees the Indian currency trading around 97 per US dollar by end-2026 and at 98 rupees by mid-2027.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sees
Verb
  • As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncovers

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