1
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
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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The findings have been published in the scientific journal BioRxiv but have not yet been peer reviewed.—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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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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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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