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find

[fahynd] / faɪnd /
NOUN
discovery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
treasure trove
STRONG
acquisition asset bargain boast bonanza catch gem jewel pride treasure
WEAK
good buy one in a million
Antonyms
STRONG
modesty
WEAK
loss
VERB
catch sight of, lay hands on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
detect discover encounter identify locate meet notice recover spot strike turn up uncover unearth
STRONG
collar corral descry discern distinguish espy expose observe perceive pinpoint recognize sight
WEAK
arrive at bring to light bump into chance upon come across come up with come upon dig up fall in with ferret out happen upon hit upon lay fingers on light upon make out run across run into scare up smoke out stumble upon track down trip on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoid leave lose miss overlook pass by
STRONG
misunderstand neglect
WEAK
fail fall short forfeit
VERB
achieve, win
Synonyms
STRONGEST
get meet
STRONG
acquire attain earn gain obtain procure
WEAK
be one's lot fall to the lot meet with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
miss
STRONG
fail forfeit lose spend surrender
WEAK
fall short pass by

Example Sentences

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"My mum is filling every bottle she can find in the house with water," said Mina, also in her 20s and from Tehran.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

What did you find compelling about playing that aspect of Sam?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

General Dan Caine -- the top US military officer, who spoke alongside Trump -- said these forces "audaciously penetrated enemy territory in broad daylight to find, fix and recover" the pilot.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“We have to find that leaker because that is a sick person,” Trump said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

How was I going to find a source of stolen ration cards?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.