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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, 7 Nov. 2025
The two actors underwent physical transformations and emotional discoveries.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Among Hanson’s discoveries was a Robinhood trading account, which allowed Ryan to buy and sell cryptocurrency.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
In late 2024, separate discoveries of human remains were made just blocks away.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Since its release, Spotify said, there have been an average of 100,000 discoveries of Allen each day.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Rare gastropods and bivalves that have adapted to volcanic and hydrothermal-influenced habitats, as well as a possible new species of black coral, were also among the discoveries.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Thanks to all of Dill’s discoveries, there are seven levels of caves to explore—all loaded with history.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent discoveries show the one-time Homo sapien competitors were creative enough to craft stone multitools and even collect small trinkets.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
The two actors underwent physical transformations and emotional discoveries.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Among Hanson’s discoveries was a Robinhood trading account, which allowed Ryan to buy and sell cryptocurrency.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
In late 2024, separate discoveries of human remains were made just blocks away.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Since its release, Spotify said, there have been an average of 100,000 discoveries of Allen each day.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Rare gastropods and bivalves that have adapted to volcanic and hydrothermal-influenced habitats, as well as a possible new species of black coral, were also among the discoveries.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
Thanks to all of Dill’s discoveries, there are seven levels of caves to explore—all loaded with history.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent discoveries show the one-time Homo sapien competitors were creative enough to craft stone multitools and even collect small trinkets.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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More information on the survey findings may be found here.—
Lisa Vernon-Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shop our favorite finds before they’re gone, starting at $36.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The sale is packed with versatile finds perfect for upgrading your wardrobe—and many pieces would also make thoughtful early holiday gifts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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This month, young readers can curl up with nonfiction explorations of the galaxy, thumb through an old astronomy textbook with a fresh new story to tell, or experience the peace of being (almost) alone on the moon.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Chamber Music Society of Minnesota presented an eclectic concert on Sunday at Hamline University’s Sundin Music Hall, spanning centuries and continents and offering celebrations, surprises and new explorations.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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Among these inventions, cylinder seals are perhaps the most distinctive but least known.—
Serdar Yalçin,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Carevix, which was named one of the best inventions of 2024 by TIME Magazine, is now available to medical providers in Southern California and New York.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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