1
as in findings
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time
the discovery of a new species of starfish
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as in finds
something discovered
his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds
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Recent Examples of discoveries
Rapes were commonplace in both, as were the discoveries of women who had been abducted from elsewhere in the Bay Area and the state by assailants seeking a place to stash them.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
In these instances, Microsoft says, the platform can greatly reduce the time required to move from the initial concept of a hypothesis all the way to experimental and even physical discoveries.
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Paul Smith-Goodson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
One of his biggest discoveries was undoubtedly Whitney Houston.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
By design, discoveries along the way would have ripple effects later in the story.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Among the discoveries at the Tell Kom Aziza burial site were the skeletal remains of two wild boars.
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Ahmed Shawkat,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
However, the discoveries didn't end there.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The main animals, such as the beluga whale, the grey seal, and the porpoise, make discoveries about the fauna, flora, and underwater life.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
In these instances, Microsoft says, the platform can greatly reduce the time required to move from the initial concept of a hypothesis all the way to experimental and even physical discoveries.
—
Paul Smith-Goodson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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Amen Galinato,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
One of his biggest discoveries was undoubtedly Whitney Houston.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
By design, discoveries along the way would have ripple effects later in the story.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Among the discoveries at the Tell Kom Aziza burial site were the skeletal remains of two wild boars.
—
Ahmed Shawkat,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
However, the discoveries didn't end there.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The main animals, such as the beluga whale, the grey seal, and the porpoise, make discoveries about the fauna, flora, and underwater life.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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The findings come as governments around the world, including the UK, have proposed social media bans of their own.
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Wong has repurposed the pieces by deconstructing them and creating unconventional finds like the $65 Bailey bucket hat that doubles as a sling bag.
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Now’s the time to save big on finds from top brands, like a Series 9 Apple Watch, a summery-scented Yankee Candle, and a Black and Decker vacuum for floor-to-ceiling messes.
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These cuts can come off as less-challenging than the more intriguing explorations of his ear for arrangements.
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That said, even though directly involved in the adaptation of her own comic book series (to the point of drawing boards for early explorations and pilots), Tamaki later stressed the importance of being able to step back from ownership of the story being adapted.
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The World's Fair, as it's also known, introduced millions of people to inventions, architecture and ideas that still influence our lives today.
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Below is a list of the inventions and innovations, business advancements and manufacturing achievements our state pioneered in the past 250 years.
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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