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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 recent discovery of Naseeruddin’s body seems to indicate accelerating glacial melt — as snowfall in the Kohistan region has been declining in recent years, making glaciers more prone to exposure to sunlight, according to the BBC. David Chiu, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The parties in the case then agreed to a discovery period. Ariela Lopez, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Since its first discovery in the United States in 1880, the freshwater jellyfish has been found in 44 states and the District of Columbia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System. Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Officers made the grim discovery in the affluent neighborhood of Old Greenwich on Tuesday, the Greenwich Police Department said in a statement Wednesday afternoon. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for discovery
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Noun
  • Other findings from the June 2024 inspection show spotty documentation of facility checks and maintenance updates.
    Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • In the development process, the findings from track testing with an early software version needs to be re-validated when a new software package is released.
    Richard Bishop, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • Where to Find Them While high-end retailers offer marble boxes, Berkus suggests exploring secondhand options for unique finds.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Plus, so many of our favorite finds are on sale at the moment with discounts up to 50 percent off.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • These interventions underscore the urgency for robust gaming moderation where artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force, enabling real-time detection of toxic behavior and fostering safer digital playgrounds for all.
    Anees Ali Khan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the event will also highlight stories from cancer survivors as well as recent breakthroughs in early cancer detection and treatment.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • As search efforts continue, there has been no sign of the 46-year-old woman — even after a multi-agency exploration of a nearby forest preserve.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The plan calls for up to two drill rigs operating simultaneously during exploration.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • The brains undergirding this contextual awareness now runs on Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant architecture.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 7 Aug. 2025
  • This sense of awareness and moral grounding is what differentiates you from someone that deliberately wants to watch others fail.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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