discoverers

Definition of discoverersnext
plural of discoverer

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Noun
  • Lunar craters are named after engineers, explorers, or scientists who died at least three or more years ago, according to NASA, but some names are also chosen by astronauts during lunar exploration.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist and a member of the Canadian Space Agency, honored the efforts of earlier space explorers as the crew broke the record and implored future generations to carry on their mission.
    Ava Berger, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Schilling Elementary School in Newark is packed with young pioneers, willing to get their hands dirty.
    Molly McCrea, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Time and time again, pioneers of new platforms have also bought up content and influenced conversations about those platforms.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The airline also implemented a new policy earlier this year requiring travelers who don't fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance.
    Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Nonetheless, as tends to happen even to seemingly prepared travelers, the engine light is now on.
    Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Discoverers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoverers. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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