discoverers

plural of discoverer

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Noun
  • By the 1540s, Spanish explorers had named the Philippines after their crown prince, the soon-to-be Philip II, who would reign for almost the entire second half of the 16th century.
    Big Think, Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
  • But much is unknown about the availability of water ice on the moon, or even what data is missing that could help fine-tune lunar exploration by both robotic probes and human explorers.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Considered one of the pioneers of talk radio on WJR, Pierce chatted with a wide swath of figures and, in the station’s heyday, traveled the globe on assignments.
    Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • And yet the pioneers kept heading west for decades.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This is a chic and practical pick for travelers, thanks to the adjustable strap and large one-liter capacity.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Forecasters are urging travelers to check state road condition websites before setting out, as snow and ice are likely on high-elevation roads and mountain passes.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Discoverers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoverers. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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