discern

Example Sentences

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Cutting-edge warfare is being waged with drones and lasers, while the generative computer programs being marketed as “artificial intelligence” warp our ability to discern reality.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

A major reason is that the market is trying to discern which companies will emerge as long-term AI winners and which will ultimately see the technology devastate their profits.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Such a unifying feature is harder to discern in the invention, manufacture and sale of products as disparate as the pogo stick, Mr. Potato Head and the Betsy Wetsy doll.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

“The ability of the public to get information, discern the facts and have reasoned opinions about who’s in charge and doing what is in serious jeopardy without a robust local news community.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

He takes a silver ring from his right hand, it is engraved with something Bailey cannot discern in the light.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern