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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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as in find
something discovered
his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds
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Recent Examples of discovery
As gardens contributed to the beauty and splendor of Hadrian’s Villa, the latest discoveries offer an unprecedented insight into how these green spaces were organized and maintained.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Travel discovery is now distributed across a fragmented set of channels.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
But if there were a contest to identify the all-time worst sidewalks in Los Angeles, Hutchinson’s discovery of the one at 71st Street and 11th Avenue would be a Hall of Fame contender.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
According to recent discoveries, quantum computing may be reaching a turning point.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Travel discovery is now distributed across a fragmented set of channels.
—Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
But if there were a contest to identify the all-time worst sidewalks in Los Angeles, Hutchinson’s discovery of the one at 71st Street and 11th Avenue would be a Hall of Fame contender.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
According to recent discoveries, quantum computing may be reaching a turning point.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
Noun
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The findings have been contested by the school.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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These findings broaden the definition of digital equity by demonstrating that while broadband access and device availability remain foundational, economic opportunity increasingly depends on the capabilities individuals develop to adapt, learn, and succeed in a rapidly evolving digital economy.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Both avid card collectors, there was no doubt in Jensen’s mind where the rare, valuable find belonged.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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This maxi sundress is a refined (yet really functional) fashion find that would fit into any New England summer soirée.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Somewhere between the credit algorithm that approved your last loan and the fraud-detection model that flagged your vacation spending, financial services quietly became an AI industry.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Those tests include amyloid and tau PET scans to help detect amyloid plaque and tau tangles in the brain, while allowing for earlier detection and monitoring disease progression, according to the American Brain Foundation.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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In this book Ginzburg follows the story of Menocchio, a miller from Friuli, a man of modest means and limited historical impact compared to the major players and large-scale events that typically dominate our explorations of the past.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Sacramento boasts a Rainbow Chamber of Commerce, where businesses can register and increase their awareness via the member directory.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Major League Baseball breaks out pink bats every Mother’s Day for breast cancer awareness.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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