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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
No, this discovery didn’t matter much.
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Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Rosenwald began suggesting such a museum for Chicago, one that would showcase the development of American industrial technology and scientific discovery.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
During a news conference in late March following the discovery of her body, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley was asked about Noem's decision to commute Milk's life sentence.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's Short Wave podcast .
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Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Rosenwald began suggesting such a museum for Chicago, one that would showcase the development of American industrial technology and scientific discovery.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
During a news conference in late March following the discovery of her body, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley was asked about Noem's decision to commute Milk's life sentence.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's Short Wave podcast .
—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discovery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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The findings also highlight an imbalance of power in the flight attendant training center, and the implications of this power dynamic for reporting alleged misconduct.
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Even better, prices start at just $6, and every find is under $25.
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And for a unique find, grab the $13 wireless sleep headband, ideal for light sleepers.
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RapidSOS fuses data from over 723 million devices, sensors, and cameras into a real-time operational picture, enabling instant incident detection, resource dispatch, and crucial real-time language translation.
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From detection to forecasting The new system arrives as space-weather missions begin generating unprecedented amounts of auroral data.
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For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more.
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The discovery is the culmination of lead archaeologist Ivan Šprajc’s three-decade-long exploration of the Central Maya Lowlands, home to between 9 and 11 million people during the Maya civilization’s Late Classic period (600–900 CE).
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The Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs agency said that their findings underscore the need for continuous testing along with heightened industry awareness of labelling obligations.
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Over the decades, as more awareness spread on environmental issues, municipalities began to phase out combined sewer systems.
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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