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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
Her path to groundbreaking discoveries did not involve stepping on people or elbowing competitors aside.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Physics at the start of the 20th century was bursting with discoveries of lasting importance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Two recent papers on these findings, along with other discoveries, highlight that English people from this time with west African heritage spanned generations and social status.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
The Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled the lineup on Wednesday for its 38th edition, running October 27 to November 5, and the main competition promises a typically eclectic mix of Asian auteurs, international arthouse stalwarts and new discoveries.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
But his apparent attempts to resolve his past misdeeds with grandiose discoveries might well have been an attempt to cope with trauma.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
To be so dedicated to still making new discoveries after working for over 70 years is unique and incredibly inspiring.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, the race is on between a handful of teams to find it, and whoever succeeds will be responsible for one of the most momentous discoveries in history.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Physics at the start of the 20th century was bursting with discoveries of lasting importance.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Two recent papers on these findings, along with other discoveries, highlight that English people from this time with west African heritage spanned generations and social status.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
The Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled the lineup on Wednesday for its 38th edition, running October 27 to November 5, and the main competition promises a typically eclectic mix of Asian auteurs, international arthouse stalwarts and new discoveries.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
But his apparent attempts to resolve his past misdeeds with grandiose discoveries might well have been an attempt to cope with trauma.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
To be so dedicated to still making new discoveries after working for over 70 years is unique and incredibly inspiring.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, the race is on between a handful of teams to find it, and whoever succeeds will be responsible for one of the most momentous discoveries in history.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
Noun
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The findings were published in the journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy on October 6.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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That was just one of the findings of a new statewide health survey -- just the second in the country -- that was announced Thursday by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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Every Tuesday, a corner of the Mezquitán market turns into a massive secondhand clothing bazaar, with heaps of statement vintage finds and out-there patterned fabrics spread out over long tables.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The content creator has stayed true to her word and continues to share posts about her vintage finds, with her latest one marking the 38th installment in the fun series.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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One section traces Fletcher's formative years and early experimentations; another touches on her current artistic explorations.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Hú worked with choreographer Emma Portner in a dance-film hybrid blending Hu’s romantic couture with Portner’s explorations of movement, identity and solitude.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Jack worked on inventions and metal sculptures.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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This conversation happens in a chamber David has decorated with his various drawings and inventions, expressions of individuality Walter and his brethren have been denied; Walter is neither gifted with David’s imagination nor burdened by his loathing of humankind.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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