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 One of the most surprising findings was that sedentary activity in another context — at work — wasn’t linked to the same brain changes. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 The findings therefore relate to these particular measures and may not capture every form of loneliness or isolation. The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 The findings come as more states are legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use. Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 The findings point to a continuing demand for the human capabilities that support professional judgment. Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 In its findings against Duke Law, the DOJ said Black or Latino applicants were much more likely to be admitted than white or Asian applicants with the same academic credentials. Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Students in grades 4 through 12 research the topic of their choice and present their findings through research papers, table top displays, documentaries or websites. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Tensions on the rise, perfect timing These findings have surfaced as competition between China and the United States over advanced technologies continues to intensify. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Institutional Neutrality Is Risk Management One of the report's most important findings has received surprisingly little attention. Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for findings
Noun
  • The New Jersey native was working through the process of rejoining the team per the source, although his status could change depending on future court rulings.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Over 30 states had passed legislation that would allow college athletes to monetize and personally profit from their name, image and likeness, which was supported by several court rulings in athletes’ favor.
    Brennan Berg, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In The Secret of Secrets novel, symbologist Robert Langdon races against ancient forces and time to rescue a missing scientist and her groundbreaking manuscript whose discoveries have the power to forever change humanity’s understanding of the mind.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The latest find is one of many remarkable Roman discoveries made across England in recent years.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The sentences at the Fourth Criminal Court in Damascus are the first against Assad or members of his inner circle since the Assad family’s five decades in power came to an end 20 months ago.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • According to officials in Ukraine, several hundred Ukrainian citizens serving sentences for collaboration and similar offenses have expressed willingness to be sent to Russia.
    Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Findings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/findings. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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