1
as in finding
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 find
something discovered
his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds
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Recent Examples of discovery
TikTok doesn’t even register as a music discovery avenue for listeners 55 and up, where radio remains dominant.
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Elias Leight, Billboard, 16 May 2025
When combined with a valuable offer, this approach can fill your calendar with qualified discovery calls almost instantly.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The gruesome discovery was made on Wednesday around 9:30 a.m., just a few blocks from the popstar’s Westerly estate, according to Providence NBC affiliate WJAR.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
The discovery was made late in the afternoon Wednesday, May 14, at Leonard Salvage on Old US Highway 52 near Lexington, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Elias Leight, Billboard, 16 May 2025
When combined with a valuable offer, this approach can fill your calendar with qualified discovery calls almost instantly.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The gruesome discovery was made on Wednesday around 9:30 a.m., just a few blocks from the popstar’s Westerly estate, according to Providence NBC affiliate WJAR.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
The discovery was made late in the afternoon Wednesday, May 14, at Leonard Salvage on Old US Highway 52 near Lexington, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
Noun
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And the findings from the recent studies make sense of why.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Among its findings were that Banks used excessive force and falsely imprisoned Myles; that Banks’ use of his dog violated Myles’ Fourth Amendment rights; that Banks and the county were both negligent; and that the county violated Myles’ civil rights by failing to properly train and supervise Banks.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Beyond the sheep and horse, the day’s finds include part of a wolverine and an American cheetah petrosal bone.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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My latest find at Whole Foods is this Regenerative Organic Mango from Pitaya Foods.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Vista’s sheriff’s captain will give an overview of technologies such as crime cameras, license plate readers and gunshot detection systems.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Advanced Evasion Techniques Once installed, the app utilizes several advanced techniques to evade detection by conventional antivirus and mobile security tools: • Obfuscation: The malware’s code is intentionally obfuscated to hinder reverse engineering and detection.—
Yaamini Barathi Mohan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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So far in 2025, lunar exploration has surged forward.—
Zhenbo Wang,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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Filling my cup with adventure, exploration, pampering, and rest was everything.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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For instance, if your audience likes sports, launching ads during popular events can be a way to increase both brand awareness and sales even though the metrics will be hard to measure.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This approach is not a replacement for therapy, but rather a first line of defense in emotional awareness.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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