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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
But the standout discovery was the substances that accompanied her to her grave.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
The graves, and the potential discovery of more, worried Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
One of my favorite discoveries?
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
The graves, and the potential discovery of more, worried Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
—Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
One of my favorite discoveries?
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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The finding helps explain how the brains of people with typical hearing are able to solve the cocktail party problem by selecting one voice to amplify while filtering out others.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Historic details get the loving restoration treatment, while rooms are filled with vintage finds and new, luxe features.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Read on for my top finds from Quince’s Vacation Shop, starting at just $25.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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The Infleqtion team argues that this could allow earlier detection of threats, better performance in jammed environments, and improved identification of hidden or spoofed signals.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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Congo outbreak killed 50 before it was detected Kaseya said slow detection delayed the response and gave the virus time to spread.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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This rightly renowned novel is an incredible exploration of a believable historical situation where twin Black girls, Desiree and Stella, born in 1938 Louisiana.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The voyage is available on a book-by-cabin basis and legendary NASA astronaut Dr Kathy Sullivan will be onboard to provide expert insight into the science and wonder of celestial exploration.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Students at a California elementary school are banding together to raise awareness and money to save the bald eagle hunting area at San Bernardino National Forest's Big Bear Valley, home of the viral bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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President of the Laburt Improvement Community Association, Janet Bailey handed out flyers in the community after Brooks in an effort to raise awareness abut local behavioral health services.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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