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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What surprised the researchers was discovering that too much ordinary messenger RNA could also damage mitochondria.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding has launched a new prize aimed at discovering funny diary writers from the north of England, saying opportunities across the UK are "very uneven".
From BBC ● 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
A plot twist in the series premiere centers on Olivia discovering her former boss trained “Daisy,” an unauthorized AI companion chatbot created by S-Talk, by using her voice and personality without her knowledge or consent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Vincent is also discovering a talent for and fulfillment in ministering to the sick and injured.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
