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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
Designed for audiences who prefer their cinema extra strange, there’s plenty more cult-minded discoveries, too.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The genetic sequencing now underway could open doors to more discoveries in the same region — and the habitat pressures flagged by the authors are worth watching as farmland edges closer to the park boundary.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The mission produced several discoveries, including evidence of a temporary third radiation belt that can appear during periods of intense solar activity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Factor in travel time between locations honestly — and leave buffer time for the unexpected discoveries that often end up being the highlight of the trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The discoveries kicked off an investigation that eventually led to a cross-state manhunt.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson (w/t) examines the stories behind some of history’s most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Topics include seasonal constellations, planetary movements and the newest space discoveries.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
The genetic sequencing now underway could open doors to more discoveries in the same region — and the habitat pressures flagged by the authors are worth watching as farmland edges closer to the park boundary.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The mission produced several discoveries, including evidence of a temporary third radiation belt that can appear during periods of intense solar activity.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Factor in travel time between locations honestly — and leave buffer time for the unexpected discoveries that often end up being the highlight of the trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The discoveries kicked off an investigation that eventually led to a cross-state manhunt.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson (w/t) examines the stories behind some of history’s most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.
—Peter White, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Topics include seasonal constellations, planetary movements and the newest space discoveries.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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Diplomats familiar with the agency’s findings say the uranium could have been moved before or during the fighting.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The findings shed light on an ongoing debate among researchers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The duo has been known to hit 15 sales in a day, reselling their finds on the live-auction site Whatnot.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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But as luxury consignment platforms like The RealReal have grown, those incredible finds have become harder to come by.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 The cosmic breeze is carrying fascinating scents, drawing you out of your comfort zone into curious explorations.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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His career spanned more than five decades, from playing in big bands in the late 1930s to radical explorations in free jazz and electronic music from the ’60s through the ’80s.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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The bill would allow the state to recoup a portion of licensing and royalty fees from inventions and technologies developed with research dollars.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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