discoverers

noun

plural of discoverer
as in explorers

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  1. explorers
  2. pioneers
  3. travelers
Noun
  • Nutritional counseling and psychological support are also available, and explorers can experience tapping, hypnosis, and singing bowl therapy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • In August, Denver fined GFI $140,000 for letting the building become a magnet for vandals, vagrants and urban explorers who trespass and post videos on TikTok.
    — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
Definition of explorers
Noun
  • The Rodale Institute, pioneers of organic and regenerative agriculture, has broken ground on its $24 million Center for Regenerative Organic Innovation in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Since then, El Malilla has expanded the scope of reggaeton Mexa following collaborations with Puerto Rican pioneers such as Jowell y Randy and Colombian superstar J Balvin.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of pioneers
Noun
  • The New York Times European residents and summer travelers alike are searching for ways to stay safe and cool as the continent continues to swelter amid a series of historic heat waves.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026
  • Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton star as the space travelers with a great cast joining them on the ground, including Oscar nominee Ed Harris.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of travelers
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