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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
On the Criterion Channel, known for showcasing classics and discoveries from around the world, Two Prosecutors will be accompanied by The Trial, a 2018 documentary that Loznitsa assembled from footage of a 1930 Stalinist show trial.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 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
That distinction speaks to a quality of life that's been made possible by research and discoveries.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 18 June 2026
As the lore goes, the SCP Foundation is a non-government organization that collects and contains supernatural discoveries.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Individual discoveries become shared practices.
—Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The find is one of many impressive Viking discoveries reported this year.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
One of the most surprising and remarkable discoveries in recent scientific history has been CRISPR.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 18 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
That distinction speaks to a quality of life that's been made possible by research and discoveries.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 18 June 2026
As the lore goes, the SCP Foundation is a non-government organization that collects and contains supernatural discoveries.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Individual discoveries become shared practices.
—Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The find is one of many impressive Viking discoveries reported this year.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
One of the most surprising and remarkable discoveries in recent scientific history has been CRISPR.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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The commission would need to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature within 18 months of its first meeting.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The new Northwestern Mutual findings, released in April, draw from surveys of 4,375 adults in January.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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After all, there are 17 miles of beach to explore here, and plenty of opportunities to score common finds such as fighting conchs, clams, angel wings, scallops, great heart cockles, and lightning whelks.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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Head to Walmart’s patio furniture hub for more deals, and keep scrolling to check out more of our finds.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Will the beloved Booker winner known for his deceptively simple thematic explorations and capacious curiosity bring us gold again?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Söderström made several documentaries about his explorations, among them Jungle Club (1997) and The Hidden Tribes of the Amazon (2002).—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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The Wright brothers launched their airplane factory at a time when Dayton had established itself as one of the world's most innovative cities, according to Lockhart, who noted that Dayton was the home of several world-changing inventions at the time.—
Randy Tucker,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Creativity gives rise to technological progress and transformative inventions, which provide a new driving force for the economy and a focal point for investors.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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