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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
Romania alone experienced multiple drone incursions and debris discoveries over several months, often triggering fighter scrambles.
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Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The pair contacted a local archaeologist, and researchers from the University of Aberdeen quickly descended on the picturesque seaside locale to preserve the discoveries.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Tech leaders have lobbied against major regulations, and argued publicly that AI will unlock medical discoveries, empower individuals, and boost economic growth.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
If a plan changes, your upbeat flexibility is equipped to turn detours into discoveries.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of these shows will jog your memory, others will be discoveries.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
That the telescope continues to break its own records suggests that even more record-breaking discoveries lie ahead, astronomers say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
So by speaking Setswana, Kgasi is making these discoveries accessible and recognizable to young Black South Africans.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
Answering any of these questions could open the door to new physics, or fundamental discoveries beyond the Standard Model.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The pair contacted a local archaeologist, and researchers from the University of Aberdeen quickly descended on the picturesque seaside locale to preserve the discoveries.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
Tech leaders have lobbied against major regulations, and argued publicly that AI will unlock medical discoveries, empower individuals, and boost economic growth.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
If a plan changes, your upbeat flexibility is equipped to turn detours into discoveries.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Some of these shows will jog your memory, others will be discoveries.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
That the telescope continues to break its own records suggests that even more record-breaking discoveries lie ahead, astronomers say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
So by speaking Setswana, Kgasi is making these discoveries accessible and recognizable to young Black South Africans.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
Answering any of these questions could open the door to new physics, or fundamental discoveries beyond the Standard Model.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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The findings solve a 60-year-old mystery in paleontology.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their findings lead them to uncover a conspiracy, and, most intriguingly, reports of an unidentified flying object.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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For more stylish ways to hide clutter, check out our favorite finds below, with everything from storage ottomans to bathroom jars for Q-tips and cotton balls, handwoven baskets, cabinets, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Republic Goods and Buffalo Exchange both offer consignment or trade-ins and Main Street Mercantile has antiques and unique finds in addition to clothing.—
Mackenzie Jervis,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Often regarded as Egypt’s answer to Alfred Hitchcock, the great director Kamal al Sheikh was known for his noir-inflected, clear-eyed explorations of class.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Prince recounts his interplanetary explorations, with strange characters at each stop, before his arrival on Earth.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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On the contrary, even its most outlandish and grotesque inventions are portrayed tastefully, with a sheen of aesthetic refinement that turns the most intensely emotional moments into emblems of emotion.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the early 1800s, as inventions like the Spinning Jenny and the steam engine reshaped Britain and soon the world, old mills were suddenly able to produce more goods than ever.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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