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discoveries

noun

plural of discovery
1
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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2
as in finds
something discovered his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds

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Recent Examples of discoveries The discoveries have sent shock waves around the country, sparked a high-level investigation and highlighted the scourge of femicide and high levels of violent crime. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 This possibility emerged from a series of discoveries, spanning decades, involving the cells of the early embryo, which possess remarkable flexibility. — Venki Ramakrishnan, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 The discoveries have sparked fear of a potential serial killer at large and led to a public warning by the police. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 In total, this observatory could be probing the final frontier and making incredible discoveries for at least the next 22 years, taking it up to 2048 at minimum. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Their research produced important discoveries about learning and conditioning. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026 The discoveries could also reveal the convent's international connections. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026 With fewer domestic discoveries, high import tariffs and fragmented markets that curtailed economies of scale in production, such extravagances were unavailable to Europeans, who became accustomed to smaller, more efficient cars. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 The biggest wild card is a secret Sunday world premiere with major names promised, underscoring the festival’s enduring appeal as a place where discoveries can happen. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
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  1. findings
  2. finds
  3. explorations
  4. inventions
Noun
  • The findings from the pilot project are already being incorporated into Porsche’s regular battery disposal process.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Those findings affect the survivor benefits for which service members' families are eligible.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of findings
Noun
  • Korsgaard’s lovely watercolor paintings adorn the book’s endpapers and recap the monthly finds described in each chapter.
    — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to check out my favorite finds below — quantities are limited, so don’t wait too long if something catches your eye.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of finds
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  • Hadrian’s Wall is the place of continuing archeological discovery, even after all these years and explorations.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And it's brought to our audience a wide range of compelling stories – from personal narratives to sound-rich explorations of places and events to hard-hitting journalism on issues and topics that are important to students.
    — Janet W. Lee, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of explorations
Noun
  • Galeo’s practical inventions and growing trust in his sister offer a different path to bravery than the one his village has taught him.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • However, he was still closely associated with its products and later marketed inventions like his 5-in-1 Turkey Fryer through a new company, Ron’s Enterprises.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
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