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as in rulings
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the evidence supported a finding of unfair bias, and the court entered judgment for the plaintiff
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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
It was shared with the AP on condition that the news organization not identify the country whose peacekeepers compiled the findings for internal use by their senior command.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
The findings underscore the importance of incorporating oral traditions into heritage protection, as folklore contains crucial information for locating these sites.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Under the court’s direction, grand jurors are empowered to review records, evaluate government programs, inspect detention facilities and issue findings and recommendations that promote ethical, efficient and transparent governance.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Autopsy results for the 8-year-old are pending, but preliminary findings indicate signs consistent with long-term malnourishment and physical abuse, consistent with the evidence uncovered by investigators at the scene, authorities said.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Why These Compounds Aren’t a Substitute for Antibiotics While the new study presents interesting findings, turmeric and rhubarb compounds can't replace antibiotics for treating infections.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2026
These findings complicate popular claims that the world is experiencing a runaway increase in inequality.
—Chelsea Follett, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Rory Safir, a criminal defense attorney and forensic scientist, said the decision to conduct an independent review reflected transparency rather than doubt about the original findings.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
None of these findings were reported to the public, mentioned in the coroner report or reflected in the department’s report on the death to state regulators.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
The findings underscore the importance of incorporating oral traditions into heritage protection, as folklore contains crucial information for locating these sites.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
Under the court’s direction, grand jurors are empowered to review records, evaluate government programs, inspect detention facilities and issue findings and recommendations that promote ethical, efficient and transparent governance.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Autopsy results for the 8-year-old are pending, but preliminary findings indicate signs consistent with long-term malnourishment and physical abuse, consistent with the evidence uncovered by investigators at the scene, authorities said.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Why These Compounds Aren’t a Substitute for Antibiotics While the new study presents interesting findings, turmeric and rhubarb compounds can't replace antibiotics for treating infections.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2026
These findings complicate popular claims that the world is experiencing a runaway increase in inequality.
—Chelsea Follett, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026
Rory Safir, a criminal defense attorney and forensic scientist, said the decision to conduct an independent review reflected transparency rather than doubt about the original findings.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
None of these findings were reported to the public, mentioned in the coroner report or reflected in the department’s report on the death to state regulators.
—Christopher Damien, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for findings
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Opportunity to make amends After Heard, appellate courts around California issued conflicting rulings on whether de facto life-without-parole sentences qualify for resentencing.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The battle over new congressional maps ahead of November’s midterm elections has heated up as primary elections rapidly approach, with various court rulings blocking and approving new maps.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some of these shows will jog your memory, others will be discoveries.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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That the telescope continues to break its own records suggests that even more record-breaking discoveries lie ahead, astronomers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The legislation defines crimes such as bank robberies and the use of violence to dominate territories or economic activities, with sentences reaching up to 66 years.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Under the bill, seven current crimes related to child solicitation would carry minimum mandatory sentences of four years.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Findings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/findings. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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