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
About 1 hour and 45 minutes into the dive, however, contact with Titan was lost, sparking a multi-day search and rescue mission that culminated in the discovery of debris scattered about 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Deposited at the site over 4,000 years ago, the find represented one of the first discoveries from a Copper Age site in Spain, but its arrival at the site — some 40 miles from the sea — remained something of a mystery.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2025
The discovery of BamazScplp1 is still in the early stages.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The discovery emerged last month in the town of Maarat al-Numan in Idlib province, which is strategically located on the route between the cities of Aleppo and Damascus.
—Omar Albam, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Deposited at the site over 4,000 years ago, the find represented one of the first discoveries from a Copper Age site in Spain, but its arrival at the site — some 40 miles from the sea — remained something of a mystery.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2025
The discovery of BamazScplp1 is still in the early stages.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The discovery emerged last month in the town of Maarat al-Numan in Idlib province, which is strategically located on the route between the cities of Aleppo and Damascus.
—Omar Albam, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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While the study has limitations, its findings demonstrate the potential of psychedelic therapy in the context of cancer treatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
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Aflac noted its preliminary findings suggest the perpetrators used social engineering tactics to gain access to its network.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
20 June 2025
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This week, a new find is shedding light on just how long mind-controlling parasites have plagued the insect world.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Vera Bradley Ripstop Mini Sling Backpack, $19 with Prime This Prime-exclusive deal might be our favorite outlet find of the week.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Transforms Reactive Storytelling To Proactive Signal Detection AI is transforming PR from reactive storytelling to proactive signal detection.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Early detection of eye disease is crucial, experts agree, as timely treatment can reduce the risk of vision loss.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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This skepticism has its own science-fiction tradition, in which space exploration follows the patterns of exploitation visible already on Earth.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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While the industry has explored stablecoins before, this exploration has previously been very peripheral: few mainstream players have touched stablecoins directly, engaging through arms-length partners, if at all.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Lewis Pugh, a long distance swimmer from England, braved the island's chilly waters in just a pair of speedos, a swim cap and goggles in a bid to raise awareness.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The buzzy week is an annual celebration raising awareness about the critical role pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other insects play in our ecosystems, and the urgent need to protect them.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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