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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
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Many of my most important discoveries can be distilled into one short line.
—Gretchen Rubin, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The discoveries on this list provide researchers with an unprecedented view of the universe featuring, among other things, the clearest gravitational wave detection yet.
—Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Look again to learn more about this man from his posts, and then absolutely speak to him about your discoveries.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Previously, the area has played host to other Roman era discoveries.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
When the physicist Henry Cavendish wrote to ask him to share his discoveries, Michell refused.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
After over 50 years of additional research, discoveries, and technological breakthroughs, the plan is now to go where no lunar rover has gone before.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Many of my most important discoveries can be distilled into one short line.
—Gretchen Rubin, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The discoveries on this list provide researchers with an unprecedented view of the universe featuring, among other things, the clearest gravitational wave detection yet.
—Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries.
—Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Look again to learn more about this man from his posts, and then absolutely speak to him about your discoveries.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Previously, the area has played host to other Roman era discoveries.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
When the physicist Henry Cavendish wrote to ask him to share his discoveries, Michell refused.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
After over 50 years of additional research, discoveries, and technological breakthroughs, the plan is now to go where no lunar rover has gone before.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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Climate scientists have faced not only extreme working conditions, but also antagonistic political movements that reject their findings and attempt to defund their work entirely.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Given the findings that people are not using ChatGPT for their jobs, the paper seeks to find other economic value for the tech.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, Florida's fossil record stretches back more than 50 million years, with shark teeth among the most common finds in beaches, creek beds and riverbeds.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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From local Native American stones and objects to some of my own personal finds over the years.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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My previous writing on DataOps—including multipart explorations of industrial DataOps and continuous predictive maintenance—has been shaped by experiences working with IT/OT leaders and quality professionals who not only need data quickly, but who also need data that is reliable and audit-ready.—
Nagesh Nama,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their explorations will include speaking with conservationists, tracking wolverines in the rugged North American backcountry, examining Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and more.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Industries sprouted and bloomed, inventions burgeoned, standards of living for masses always hit new heights.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Her childhood was a very creative one, filled with drawing, painting, designing, and tinkering with small inventions.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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