findings

plural of finding
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as in discoveries
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time the scientists were thrilled with the finding of the new fossil

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Recent Examples of findings But the defense sought to challenge the certainty of some of the LAPD findings. Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 The findings suggest perimenopause is not just misunderstood but also arriving earlier and going untreated for years. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026 The findings suggest that differences in face processing are due to the former. Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 Supan pointed to findings that people who closely follow the MIND diet reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s by 53%, while moderate adherence cuts risk by 35%. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 The findings address growing concerns in Washington regarding China’s recent advancements in artificial intelligence following the release of Kimi K3, described as China’s most powerful large language model. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 The new Pew poll said Trump’s approval rating stands at 34%, which is comparable with findings of similar polls. Terry Collins, USA Today, 24 July 2026 The findings suggest cybercriminals are treating the tournament much like any other high-demand event, expanding inventory while raising prices as consumer demand grows. Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 18 July 2026 Those findings helped establish the concept of cognitive reserve, the idea that lifelong mental engagement may protect thinking and memory even when disease is present in the brain. Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
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Noun
  • The administration had appealed two lower court rulings that blocked the termination.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • In February, following administrative court rulings in Consorte’s favor, the ministry finally greenlighted the tests, which will be led by a team of scientists, including Consorte, and a member of the National Research Council.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • One of the most interesting discoveries is an inscription carved into one of the tomb’s columns describing the return of a military commander from Syria.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
  • Retzius made many anatomical discoveries in a distinguished career.
    Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • In the last legislative session, Tarwater sponsored a bill that limits jail credit for criminal sentences.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • Several defendants received death sentences, but pressure from Black civic organizations and other supporters helped persuade President Benjamin Harrison to commute those sentences in 1891.
    Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026

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“Findings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/findings. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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