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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
The discovery led scientists to theorize the two species mated and triggered years of debate.
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Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Students also have the opportunity to fly in a real plane with a discovery flight out of Lakeville's Airlake Airport.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Unfortunately for Ohm, his discovery coincides with the arrival of hotel employee Mal (Peter Coonan), who promptly locks Ohm in the suite and flees.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Much of what scientists know about this period in Earth’s history comes from Charles Doolittle Walcott’s discovery of the Burgess Shale in British Columbia in 1909.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
Students also have the opportunity to fly in a real plane with a discovery flight out of Lakeville's Airlake Airport.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Unfortunately for Ohm, his discovery coincides with the arrival of hotel employee Mal (Peter Coonan), who promptly locks Ohm in the suite and flees.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Much of what scientists know about this period in Earth’s history comes from Charles Doolittle Walcott’s discovery of the Burgess Shale in British Columbia in 1909.
—Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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Rasch and Arzi’s most significant findings were from sleep stages in which people dream less frequently.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The commission also sent its findings to the Kane County state’s attorney, the Chicago Police Department and police departments in towns where other major immigration enforcement actions occurred, including Elgin, Franklin Park and Evanston, Pritzker said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Practical Treasures That sewing kit sitting on the closet shelf might have your dream find in it.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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From its round neck and hem to its striped fabric, there are a few things that elevate this Automet top from a basic tee to a fashionable find.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Blind spot alerts, lane-assist detection, front-impact warnings, rearview cameras and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can help drivers avoid the avoidable.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
3 May 2026
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That detection system, called Dedrone, can also help officials pinpoint the pilot’s location, according to the company’s website, using radar, video, acoustics and the radio frequencies that drones use to communicate with their operators.—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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As decades pass—from the early 1900s through the Civil Rights movement—Georgina and those around her remain ageless, a theatrical device that sharpens the musical’s exploration of ambition, identity, and the enduring struggle for equality.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Snorkeling For many, a visit to the Channel Islands isn’t complete without an exploration of the surrounding waters, which make up the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary protecting the 1,470 square miles of ocean water that surrounds the northern Channel Islands.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s this awareness that something could go wrong.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride brings together classic and vintage motorcycle riders to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health and prostate cancer research.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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