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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 was published in the scientific journal Zootaxa.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The superior British Navy showed the vessel no mercy, as evidenced by the discovery of a human jawbone among the wreckage.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Future Discoveries Are Under Imminent Threat Even as discoveries accelerate, so do the threats.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
The discovery raises the possibility that some of those 19 missing sailors may finally be accounted for, more than two centuries after the battle.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
The superior British Navy showed the vessel no mercy, as evidenced by the discovery of a human jawbone among the wreckage.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
Future Discoveries Are Under Imminent Threat Even as discoveries accelerate, so do the threats.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2026
The discovery raises the possibility that some of those 19 missing sailors may finally be accounted for, more than two centuries after the battle.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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Because chimpanzees and bonobos are the closest genetic relatives to people, Mitani and Sandel think their findings offer lessons for humanity.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state Public Utilities Commission would have to consider the audits’ findings before agreeing to raise customer rates to cover even more wildfire spending.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several shared their reactions in the days following the find, expressing a mix of sympathy, shock and unease.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The discovery is the latest in a string of notable archaeological finds in the region.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The material included images taken with a cellphone, apparently to avoid detection on company devices.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Not all 87 candidates are expected to be confirmed, however, as some detections have lower confidence due to background contamination from unrelated stars, the researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, engineers in Silicon Valley were allegedly designing ingenious ways to make explorations of digital rabbit holes irresistible.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Dalio founded OceanX in 2016 with his son Mark to promote exploration and stewardship of ocean resources.—
Eunice Yoon,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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By combining visual awareness, conversational memory, and behavioral analytics, Realbotix positions Vinci as a system that not only enhances interaction but also generates actionable insights from those interactions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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