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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 per a press release, the discovery began with a basilica, as archaeologists hovered around this construction from the 4th century.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
So one function was discovery, which the internet and algorithms have really strongly disrupted.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Museum staff are continuing their research, and Czerkowicz and Hill-Wright hope that sharing their discovery with the public will allow for new opportunities in that effort.
—Jeana Fermi, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
AlphaFold—a protein-folding algorithm whose creators at Google DeepMind recently won a Nobel prize—is now used by researchers worldwide to advance drug discovery, including those at HHS.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
So one function was discovery, which the internet and algorithms have really strongly disrupted.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Museum staff are continuing their research, and Czerkowicz and Hill-Wright hope that sharing their discovery with the public will allow for new opportunities in that effort.
—Jeana Fermi, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
AlphaFold—a protein-folding algorithm whose creators at Google DeepMind recently won a Nobel prize—is now used by researchers worldwide to advance drug discovery, including those at HHS.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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The research findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The investigation's findings said claims had been made that staff under his predecessor had been involved in the sale of lands within the national park.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Keep reading to shop Stewart’s elegant and timeless travel look with finds starting at just $15.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Scientists may be one step closer in their hunt for signs of past life on Mars after the Curiosity rover's latest find.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Although noninvasive stool tests such as Cologuard can make screening easier to access, colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colorectal cancer detection.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Research shows that early detection of disordered behaviors, awareness of eating disorders in athletics, and education for athletes, families and coaches are all strong prevention strategies.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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The wreck is in the same area where the founder of the exploration organization died in June 2024.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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What unfolds is a gripping exploration of identity, privilege and devotion.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s game was Minnesota’s Pink Game to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research and treatment.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
19 Feb. 2026
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As the last survivor of the Block 42 resisters, Tanimoto has kept awareness of that complicated, defiant chapter of Japanese American history alive by sharing his story, including at a Day of Remembrance event taking place at noon Saturday at the Sutter County Museum in Yuba City.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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