1
as in to discover
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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2
as in to encounter
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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as in discovery
something discovered
that antique plate was a great garage sale find
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Recent Examples of find
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 July 2025
This week, a new find is shedding light on just how long mind-controlling parasites have plagued the insect world.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
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Verb
Tragically, the boy was found buried in the sand, unresponsive and showing no signs of life.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Officers found Miller with serious injuries and began lifesaving efforts before paramedics transported him to the hospital.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
While some of yesterday’s deals have evaporated or sold out, Wednesday is bringing a fresh slate of finds.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 July 2025
This week, a new find is shedding light on just how long mind-controlling parasites have plagued the insect world.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find
Verb
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Passing motorists discovered the crash at around 6:37 a.m., and the Geneva Police Department, Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Geneva and Batavia fire departments responded to the crash.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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That was the first thing that came to my mind: A woman who disguises herself as a man, encounters a man who disguises himself as a woman.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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However, OpenAI’s large language model has encountered scaling constraints and can no longer simply grow in size and complexity as with previous generations.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Use tools, such as influencer discovery platforms or social listening software, to identify creators who are already active in your niche or region.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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To date, the collaboration has detected dozens of merger events since its first Nobel Prize-winning discovery.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Pérez Art Museum Miami The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), located off Biscayne Boulevard, offers world-class exhibitions, outdoor sculptures, and spaces for art, relaxation, and dining.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Staff cited these mitigation agreements: Replacing the keypad and call box located at the property’s vehicle gate with remote openers.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The actress moved to London in 2021, meeting Felber shortly after.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Japanese government officials have met with their U.S. counterparts seven times since Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's initial meeting with Trump at the White House in February, the Japanese government official said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Besides, the singer and songwriter has learned not to count out the impossible.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Biscayne National Park Visitors are often surprised to learn there’s a national park within eyeshot of downtown Miami’s skyscrapers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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“Find.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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