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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
Sounds kind of esoteric, but actually a lot of fundamental discoveries were made from that system that ended up relating to things like how human chromosomes go awry and give rise to cancer.
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Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Last year, a group of researchers from leading AI firms founded Periodic Labs, which is focused on building AI to accelerate discoveries in areas like physics and chemistry.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's Short Wave podcast .
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
Congress created the National Science Foundation, or NSF, in 1950, to fund scientific and technological discoveries that benefit Americans.
—Remy Dou, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
But Japan's capital city is full of delightfully small discoveries.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
It was attached to a stickpin, a type of jewelry that’s usually worn on a necktie or a lapel; stampeders often made such pieces with their first gold discoveries.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
According to the team, a breakthrough like this shows how important discoveries are still being made from museum collections.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Last year, a group of researchers from leading AI firms founded Periodic Labs, which is focused on building AI to accelerate discoveries in areas like physics and chemistry.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 June 2026
For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's Short Wave podcast .
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
Congress created the National Science Foundation, or NSF, in 1950, to fund scientific and technological discoveries that benefit Americans.
—Remy Dou, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Shraddha Chakradhar, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
But Japan's capital city is full of delightfully small discoveries.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
It was attached to a stickpin, a type of jewelry that’s usually worn on a necktie or a lapel; stampeders often made such pieces with their first gold discoveries.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
According to the team, a breakthrough like this shows how important discoveries are still being made from museum collections.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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The farm retracted those statements five days later, but continued to dispute the cause of the outbreak and contest the agency’s findings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Many of them are likely species that have never been documented, according to findings published Wednesday in the journal Nature.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Besides writing and travel, Jennifer enjoys spending time by the water, '80s music, being with family, and obsessing over her latest vintage finds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Shop 15 washable silk finds at Quince below, including tanks, dresses, blouses, and pants, starting at $42.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Brennan explained that explorations of society’s associations with mental health, both broadly in the aftermath of World War II and specifically Gein’s own struggles with schizophrenia, were key when penning the script.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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No one knows better than founder Max Büsser that timepieces are a sort of modern fantasy, a way of romanticizing the mechanical inventions of yesteryear.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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As for Greiner, she became known in the business world after patenting a plastic jewelry organizer, the first of many inventions in her portfolio that would be wildly successful.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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