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
Archaeologists hope their discoveries may help reexamine the event that shaped the Scandinavian country and perhaps uncover personal stories of those who went into battle on that day 225 years ago.
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CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums — ensuring these deep-sea discoveries are preserved for scientists and curious minds alike.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
This year’s prize recognizes how the duo’s discoveries made quantum information relevant and inescapable.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Its mission is not only to solve individual medical mysteries but also to use those discoveries to illuminate a broader understanding of disease.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
The discoveries were made possible through a collaboration between CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Those discoveries have informed Nvidia’s strategy in relation to its foray into the healthcare sphere, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
This breakthrough could lead to more exciting quantum discoveries in the near future.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Samples from the voyage have been shared around the country, held in collections including at the CSIRO, the Australian Museum and state museums — ensuring these deep-sea discoveries are preserved for scientists and curious minds alike.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
This year’s prize recognizes how the duo’s discoveries made quantum information relevant and inescapable.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Its mission is not only to solve individual medical mysteries but also to use those discoveries to illuminate a broader understanding of disease.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
The discoveries were made possible through a collaboration between CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Those discoveries have informed Nvidia’s strategy in relation to its foray into the healthcare sphere, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
This breakthrough could lead to more exciting quantum discoveries in the near future.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
Noun
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But no one reading the book will come away with the sense that studies are often contested, or that many of the findings of social psychology and economics remain unsettled, or that results can be interpreted in many ways.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Writers said the article emphasized findings that were subjective and susceptible to bias.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Personal style often equates to vintage finds.—
The Editors of AD,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2026
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Anchoring the space are vintage finds with serious pedigree.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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These motifs evolve into deeper explorations of aggression and subcultural aesthetics, dedicating space to his film Trash Humpers and the Shadow Fux paintings.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Mar. 2026
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The experience culminated in live pitches, where students presented their inventions and explained their problem-solving process to both parents and a panel of local judges.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Our programmer signs a standard intellectual property clause, found in virtually every American software contract, transferring all inventions made in the course of her employment to her employer.—
Ugo Troiano,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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