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 Goliath remained closed as families entered the park, and officials offered no new findings about the fatal incident. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 Using Imdelltra earlier Amgen said the findings also suggest that using Imdelltra earlier in a patient's treatment could meaningfully alter the trajectory of the disease. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 The Coastal Commission — which has been inundated in recent weeks with media questions and emergency permit requests amid record-breaking flooding from El Niño and tropical storms — is reviewing the draft findings. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 Cureton will send his findings and recommendations to a district judge, who is expected to issue a final ruling within 14 days, according to KDFW reporting. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 Survey findings About 28% of Gaston respondents reported moderate or higher levels of negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, anger or boredom, compared with roughly 10% in Union, Venkitasubramanian said. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026 The findings offer a step toward adding smell to digital experiences, although the system currently relies on preloaded scents. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 The reports concern Goliath’s mechanical condition, structural supports, access areas and maintenance findings. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026 Had someone not chosen to anonymously leak the secret grand jury report to a CBS News reporter in Miami, the public likely would still not know of the grand jury’s findings. — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for findings
Noun
  • To circumvent the council’s rulings, Khan created a development corporation, a mayoral body that could take control of the area and assume planning powers from the council.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Courts across the country have delivered conflicting rulings on the issue, and many expect the Supreme Court will likely be needed to resolve the dispute.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The goal is to help teams move from early discoveries toward potential treatments with fewer operational delays.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This article is part of a collection of stories from McClatchy Media on recent species discoveries.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In a September hearing, Judge Davis VanderVelde sentenced Kirkman to 35 years to life for both murders, with the sentences running concurrently.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Terrorism sentences are tougher, and counter-terrorism forces have greater investigative powers.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

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

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