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
  • Reddington said, saying the prosecution should not have to wait for rulings to make a decision on charges.
    — Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The unpredictable nature of court rulings — and whether appeals by the NCAA ultimately will rule out those currently eligible — have left coaches like Lloyd throwing up their hands in frustration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • This technology would not exist without the development of quantum mechanics over a century ago and many discoveries about fundamental ideas, such atoms and electrons.
    — Mattanjah de Vries, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Still, Anthropic highlighted the potential for new discoveries in biology and medical sciences as a key pathway to profitability—the company currently runs at a loss in the billions of dollars.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 26 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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