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 The movie’s heady content — Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the title role as a high-schooler who discovers the philosophy of time travel alongside his responsibility to change fate — provided endless fodder for late-night discussions, sober or otherwise. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 In one story, a little boy discovers a magical garden that appears only on the darkest nights; in another, two sisters use the moon as a boat and sail into the sky. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 While working at the Crawford home, Lowen discovers a secret manuscript containing Verity’s apparent autobiographical notes, raising disturbing questions about her past and sending her spiraling over what to believe. — Michaela Zee, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 The things that Lowen discovers (and the events that her inquiries spark) involve the kind of violence that makes news. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026 Already, though, Ropp is in post on his sophomore feature, Dedicated to Morris Burke, starring Academy Award winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph as a widow who discovers that her late husband’s final novel is dedicated to a mysterious man instead of her. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 Directed by Li Taige, the film stars Yu Qian as a retiring veteran police officer who discovers suspicious anomalies during an apparently routine theft investigation. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026 Once a family discovers a new destination, establishes new traditions and builds emotional connections elsewhere, winning that traveler back becomes much harder. — Rachel J.c. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026 Khadijah had insisted on nursing their newborn Aziza with her own breast milk, but Latif discovers that only a few pouches remain in the fridge and formula makes his baby sick. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovers
  1. realizes
  2. finds
  3. reveals
  4. learns
  5. locates
  6. discloses
  7. sees
  8. uncovers
Verb
  • Meanwhile, America is now in the war, and veteran Adam is seemingly the only person in Salinas who realizes that this isn’t necessarily a noble thing.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Mullen now realizes that all of that creative struggle, however frustrating, had a purpose.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of realizes
Verb
  • But when the 17-year-old Russian returns what seems like moments later with a solution to significantly advance the theories outlined in the paper, the professor finds himself with a new research partner.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Pi-o immediately packs his bags, and finds the church on the front of the postcard.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of finds
Verb
  • The series reveals how the actions of a few would trigger seismic, long-lasting and deadly consequences.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Captured by the Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer, or SMILE, the footage reveals the full ring of auroral activity encircling Earth's north pole in ultraviolet light, stretching across both the night and day sides of our planet.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • Jason Sudeikis does sneak in the final emotional moment, when Ted learns that Mae Green, the beloved owner of the local Crown & Anchor pub, apparently died while cheering on the team from the stands.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Verity is immobile and catatonic, and Lowen learns that the family’s life is also darkened by a child’s accidental death.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 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
  • Sharp-eyed viewers may already have noticed fine print running in some TV ads that discloses how AI was used in the creation of a commercial.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 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
  • This year also sees the debut of Tasveer EDU, which will run sessions throughout the year on development, financing, casting, rights and distribution.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the food, Robinson sees the event as another example of Kansas City’s increasingly diverse restaurant scene.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 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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“Discovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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