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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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 discovers additional benefits in the process: “Characters revealed themselves as I assumed their points of view, especially when exploring their best defenses for selfish and heinous actions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Worried about her husband, she discovers through his browsing history that he’s once again visiting strange animal sites.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

In “Ready or Not,” Weaving’s blushing bride-to-be, Grace, discovers that she’s marrying into a family of devil-worshippers who sold their souls for eternal wealth, and they must sacrifice her to keep the money rolling in.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The chief surgeon discovers them on his rounds, and is overjoyed.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque