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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
Neighbors who live around peaceful Whitman's Pond in Weymouth, Massachusetts say the disturbing discoveries of two deceased dogs along their shoreline has stolen their sense of calm.
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Juli McDonald, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Their discoveries include detecting signs of water ice inside craters at the Moon’s south pole, one of the most compelling reasons to send humans back to the surface.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Discoveries One of the most inspiring parts of this story is who is making these discoveries.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
These discoveries not only deepen our understanding of fundamental physics but also pave the way for innovations in medicine, materials science, and quantum technology.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Those discoveries have informed Nvidia’s strategy in relation to its foray into the healthcare sphere, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The discoveries were made as several court cases in Florida show that traffickers are using all kinds of methods to move guns through the Dominican Republic and seaports outside of Port-au-Prince, where gangs are now in control of up to 90% of the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Juli McDonald, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Their discoveries include detecting signs of water ice inside craters at the Moon’s south pole, one of the most compelling reasons to send humans back to the surface.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Discoveries One of the most inspiring parts of this story is who is making these discoveries.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
These discoveries not only deepen our understanding of fundamental physics but also pave the way for innovations in medicine, materials science, and quantum technology.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Many joked that the clip explained years of mysterious toy discoveries beneath their own furniture.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Those discoveries have informed Nvidia’s strategy in relation to its foray into the healthcare sphere, according to Goldman Sachs.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
The discoveries were made as several court cases in Florida show that traffickers are using all kinds of methods to move guns through the Dominican Republic and seaports outside of Port-au-Prince, where gangs are now in control of up to 90% of the capital.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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Instead, the findings were limited to oral briefings, shared with Summers and Taylor.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The findings also align with what immigrant-rights advocates and immigration attorneys are seeing in real time.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Shoppers who grew up on disposable fast fashion are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes, according to fashion industry experts.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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While there are festivals big and small for just about everything in the South, from strawberries in Florida and Louisiana to daffodils in Virginia, one of our favorite finds is an oversized celebration of seafood in a teensy, tiny South Carolina town.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, engineers in Silicon Valley were allegedly designing ingenious ways to make explorations of digital rabbit holes irresistible.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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His plays — rife with explorations of deep humanity and emotion — provide not just a framework for hanging many different worlds upon his words, but also the kind of complex characters and twisted tales that actors and filmmakers crave, whether tragedy, romance or comedy.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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And even the earthbound will feel the benefits — the myriad inventions that have been adapted for everyday use, the economic boost of the space industry, the proliferation of careers that draw young people toward science, technology and math courses.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Other key inventions from that year include the floppy disk, the first handheld scientific calculator (the HP-35) and the Hacky Sack.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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