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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
One argument in favor is that since autonomous AI tools accelerate discoveries that improve human health, adoption is acceptable and needed.
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Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 4 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
Scientists say the research also raises new questions about how best to preserve one of the world's most famous archaeological discoveries.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
This knowledge could help Ötzi’s caretakers keep the body well preserved into the future and enable other researchers to do the same for other frozen biological discoveries.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Now, Stratton breaks his silence to provide a startling first-hand account of the discoveries, encounters, challenges, and behind-the-scenes revelations that profoundly altered his understanding of humanity’s place in the universe and took a disturbing toll on him and his family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Scalise said the lack of access in rural areas can result in a much higher percent of chronic disease, late stage cancer discoveries, and untreated substance abuse and behavioral health issues.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
The protections are not keeping up with the discoveries.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Mohammad Hosseini, Chicago Tribune, 4 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
Scientists say the research also raises new questions about how best to preserve one of the world's most famous archaeological discoveries.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
This knowledge could help Ötzi’s caretakers keep the body well preserved into the future and enable other researchers to do the same for other frozen biological discoveries.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Now, Stratton breaks his silence to provide a startling first-hand account of the discoveries, encounters, challenges, and behind-the-scenes revelations that profoundly altered his understanding of humanity’s place in the universe and took a disturbing toll on him and his family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Scalise said the lack of access in rural areas can result in a much higher percent of chronic disease, late stage cancer discoveries, and untreated substance abuse and behavioral health issues.
—Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
The protections are not keeping up with the discoveries.
—Ryan Brennan
may 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
Noun
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The findings were published in Astronomy & Astrophysics.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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That echoes findings of a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, which visited Yerevan in May and said foreign interference included illicit political financing, cyberattacks, economic coercion and direct attempts to manipulate the electoral process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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But planters that last summer after summer are rare finds.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Wayfair’s selection of unique designs proves that just one piece of furniture can transform a space for lounging, entertaining, or dining — and some of our favorite finds are currently on sale up to 72 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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The Prime Video comedy series, which is currently filming its second season, is loosely based on Skinner's own college years, satirizing his early explorations of love as a gay man in all of its pain and pleasure.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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The 2026 Open Doors Projects showcase features six first and second features in development — from portraits of music and memory to explorations of womanhood, urban life and the long shadows of colonialism.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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With telegraph machines and telephones from the 1800s, inventions from Thomas Edison’s company, 20th-century TVs and computers and more, the museum covers how technology in media evolved.—
Zuri Primos
June 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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The Lumen cocktail bar, meanwhile, has an exceptional cocktail menu that runs the gamut from beloved Italian classics to off-the-wall inventions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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