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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I remember the rosemary, the bicycle ride, the pleasure of discovering another cook’s cupboards.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
After discovering the swap shop, she said she was pleased to see so many families taking part.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
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
Now, grandmas and grandpas are discovering what it means to get a later start than many hoped.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
His delight in discovering dirt the spring he was two.
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
