1
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we couldn't descry the reasons for his sudden departure
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2
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
could just descry the ship coming over the horizon
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Ellie finds a small fishing boat to take her across the water to the aquarium.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025 -
More information can be found online at pnw.edu/leadership-institute or by reaching out to the Leadership Institute at [email protected].—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Workshop attendees will learn about free Arkansas resources, digital health clinics, a free 24/7 brain and spine call center, brain injury support groups and more.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Captain America: Brave New World (2025): 42 days Snow White (2025): 53 days Mufasa: The Lion King (2024): 60 days Moana 2 (2024): 62 days Stay tuned to learn exactly when Lilo & Stitch will be released on streaming.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The South African government has also been a vocal defender of Palestinians in Gaza who have seen their homes destroyed and access to food cut off by the Israeli military, a position that’s frustrated Trump administration officials.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
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But the company said shoppers may still see price hikes as early as July.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Local businesses and surf shops like the Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy, Surfin’ NSB, and Nichols Surf Shop (which has been open since 1969 and is the town’s oldest surf shop) all employee seasoned instructors who are more than ready to help beginners discover the thrill of catching their first wave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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It's been a real pleasure to discover the plethora of young talent out there.—
Mekishana Pierre Updated,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Then there was the math question about dividing up a sandwich that featured a major flaw one 6-year-old girl was quick to spot.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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The website also noted that in 2015, a tourist from Pennsylvania visiting the north end of Edisto Island spotted a bone sticking out of the mud and collected several of them before they got washed away by the high tide.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The theater and facilities are located at Inspiration Point northwest of Eureka Springs on US Highway 62.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Find the Big Dipper's pointer stars − located on the outer edge of the ladle.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Half a century later, President Donald Trump seems to be eyeing a similar diplomatic maneuver, but in reverse: drawing Russia closer to the United States in order to give Washington an advantage in its geopolitical competition with Communist China.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
30 May 2025
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More recently, speculation has centered on Raquel Regalado eyeing City Hall.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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“Descry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/descry. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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