discover
verb (used with object)
to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown).
discovering
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present participleof discover.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Cohen has played a leading role in discovering and studying these molecules, which are increasingly recognized as important participants in cellular health.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Bryan Baker tied for the major-league lead with 41 saves in 2026 after discovering a new changeup grip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Even after discovering the leaks, the military continued to use the vehicles until the end of the exercise due to a lack of alternatives and the soldiers deleted the videos, DN reported.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
She had not been unwell with either, only discovering she had contracted both through retrospective tests.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
He had a few friends at the beginning of his engineering career, but the more successful he became, the more fearful he grew of someone discovering his true identity and exposing him.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
