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To have found unexpectedly or during a search
“After a few searches, we discovered a wealth of news footage in the archives of the London-based filmmaker.”
To have acted on an opportunity
“Wisely, he took the opportunity when it was presented to him.”
To have been a spectator of
“Last night, you would have seen the lunar eclipse occurring before your very eyes.”
Opposite of past tense for to become aware of through observation
“One could hardly miss the parallel of two vast but empty projects full of little but hot air and blasted hopes.”
(stumble on/upon) Opposite of past tense for to discover something, especially by chance
“The brilliant Dupin uses his command of logic to reconstruct unsolvable crimes, twice at the request of police who overlook the clues at the crux of a mystery.”
Opposite of past tense for to take notice of
“He believes he's helping humanity, and may well be oblivious to the shadowy forces seeking to exploit his technology for their own reasons.”
Opposite of past tense for to understand or acknowledge the existence of
“It is a fair question, but we should not overlook the assumptions that underlie it.”
Opposite of past tense for to express gratitude for or appreciation of
“Some parents tend to put exceedingly high expectations on their children, and this can often cause them to overlook all the hard work and progress that they have made.”
Opposite of past tense for to identify or make a determination on something relevant or important
“How did I miss such a crucial clue?”
(idiomatic) Opposite of past tense for to invent, create, or think of
“We would miss many great opportunities as we were not paying attention.”
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