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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But it's put a spell on a new generation discovering it online, with some now regarding the film as a cult classic and autumn staple.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
When you find one that is gracious enough to host you, it can feel like discovering a rare gem in a mine of homebodies and those siloed to their own friend groups or families.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
It may seem like we are on the verge of discovering alien life.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
“We’re sort of discovering after the fact,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Reading a book was not so much like entering a different world—it was like discovering a different language.
From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers
