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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.
—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
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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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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The findings were published Thursday in The Astronomical Journal.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The findings have been published in the scientific journal BioRxiv but have not yet been peer reviewed.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Born on June 26, 1959, in Chicago, Freedman’s sense of fashion was heavily influenced by her mother and grandmother, who were lovers of couture and vintage finds.—
Naomi Jeffries,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Thankfully, one of my go-to brands, Quince, secretly launched a vacation shop that’s brimming with breezy finds that make figuring out what to bring immensely easier.—
Ali Faccenda,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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From detection to forecasting The new system arrives as space-weather missions begin generating unprecedented amounts of auroral data.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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This article is part of our Style of Play series, an exploration of World Cup kit culture.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Adding to the charm, guests are treated to a variety of authentic accommodations, including several located within national park perimeters, providing extra time for activities and exploration.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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Colorado also provided little funding to promote awareness about gambling addiction and put limited guardrails in place to help people slow their betting habits.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Over the past 12 months, consumer awareness of regenerative agriculture has grown from 7% to 13%, according to the new survey, conducted in partnership with Hierophant Insights and Strategy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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