discern
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If he has an agenda, it is impossible to discern what it is.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
In terms of actual names Leeds are chasing, it is difficult to discern at this stage, but I know they admire the Czech player Ladislav Krejci.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
But an attentive reader may discern a darkness in Duchamp that Mr. Strausbaugh seems not to notice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
But you can still discern the same rush, the same eagerness to assume that everything is going to turn out great without taking many steps to make sure that it does.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 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
Vocabulary lists containing discern
Things Fall Apart
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Grade 10, List 5
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