discover
verb
dis·cov·er
di-ˈskə-vər 
discovered; discovering
di-ˈskə-v(ə-)riŋ
1
: to make a discovery
Examples of discover in a Sentence
Several new species of plants have recently been discovered.
It took her several weeks to discover the solution.
The tests have discovered problems in the current design.
She soon discovered what had been going on.
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Lao Cha, a janitor, finds companionship in a stray cat and befriends a woman named Li in a virtual world, only to discover that Li is actually a 10-year-old boy.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
The dog's stomach was empty, with only small amounts of hair and bile being discovered, according to the report.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
This issue was discovered during routine quality checks, and while no injuries have been reported, the potential for cuts or injuries from handling prompted an immediate recall.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The couple’s bodies were discovered in their Sante Fe, New Mexico home on February 26, and foul play soon eliminated as a course.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
The dog's stomach was empty, with only small amounts of hair and bile being discovered, according to the report.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
This issue was discovered during routine quality checks, and while no injuries have been reported, the potential for cuts or injuries from handling prompted an immediate recall.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The couple’s bodies were discovered in their Sante Fe, New Mexico home on February 26, and foul play soon eliminated as a course.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
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discover
verb
dis·cov·er
dis-ˈkəv-ər
discovered; discovering
-ˈkəv-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to make known or visible (as something secret or hidden)
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