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Recent Examples of discern The Japanese researchers used their simulations to discern that a dugout canoe would have been the most likely vessel used by Paleolithic humans. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2025 Since reaching the semifinals of the LVMH Prize in 2023, Kartik Research’s contemporary take on Indian heritage and craftsmanship has won a cult following among discerning customers, including a growing number of women. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 June 2025 In the 2025 Product of the Year Awards, ALDI was recently lauded for eight products that took the top prize in their respective categories, voted on by thousands of discerning customers balancing quality and quantity with affordability. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 June 2025 The sheer diversity of the collection is a testament to Koch’s discerning taste. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for discern
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discern
Verb
  • Sports fans may notice a difference in the race calls this season as longtime announcer Trevor Denman announced his retirement in March.
    Kelley Carlson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • Maybe right after lunchtime or dinnertime, everyone takes the time to notice what needs to go back to its place or chooses a specific room to tackle.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • This helps differentiate it from the CX-50 while offering an option that sits between that smaller model and the larger CX-70.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2025
  • For now, Samsung is leaning on hardware upgrades and AI to differentiate its phones from the growing competition.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • To better understand the risks and inform public debate, the French food safety agency ANSES ran multiple studies to measure microplastic levels in everyday foods, especially seafood and beverages.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
  • Some things are beyond the capacity of a child to understand, while others resonate most profoundly out of the mouths of babes.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Chicago O’Hare, one of the world’s busiest airports, saw nearly 114,000 passengers, also a record.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • According to statements from camp officials and survivors, Eastland was last seen leading a group of girls from a cabin trying to get them to safety.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • At just under 6-5 without shoes, Tre distinguishes himself as an outside shooter.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 9 July 2025
  • How does history distinguish knaves from legendary figures?
    W.E. Gutman, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 7 July 2025
  • But give us a few more decades of carbon emissions and poor planning, and who knows?
    Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • While browsing the agency's website, Kelly spotted a little girl with spina bifida.
    Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 July 2025
  • Singer and actress Dua Lipa and American actor turned racer Patrick Dempsey were spotted at the event, while popular F1 names included Williams team principal James Vowles, McLaren CEO Zak Brown, former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, and the Haas F1 team.
    Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • People were quick to decipher the message — and went bananas, as expected.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • With these additional texts, the team was able to completely decipher this ancient hymn of praise.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025

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“Discern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discern. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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