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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
The recent findings on the paintings of Ephesus supported this research, indicating the existence of a kind of ‘family of recipes’ for the application of cinnabar on large surfaces, the study concludes.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Douglas, along with others connected with the study, hopes the findings can be used in ways that go beyond academic research.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
After the federal agency’s findings, the Chicago schools moved to create magnet schools and other programs that attracted students from across the city.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
In some cases, the process may include a formal diagnosis following clinical verification, along with an explanation of findings and general recommendations for support, which can vary depending on individual needs.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration's sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
This dual effect is one of those counterintuitive findings that makes gardening more complicated (and honestly, more interesting) than a 30-second reel can capture.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
What This Means for People Taking GLP-1 Drugs Researchers hope their findings will encourage doctors and researchers to take a closer look at the side effects patients are discussing online.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2026
At private companies, their findings are sometimes not written down—this can be a way to limit liability.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Douglas, along with others connected with the study, hopes the findings can be used in ways that go beyond academic research.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2026
After the federal agency’s findings, the Chicago schools moved to create magnet schools and other programs that attracted students from across the city.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
In some cases, the process may include a formal diagnosis following clinical verification, along with an explanation of findings and general recommendations for support, which can vary depending on individual needs.
—Lucy Jones
april 11, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration's sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
This dual effect is one of those counterintuitive findings that makes gardening more complicated (and honestly, more interesting) than a 30-second reel can capture.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
What This Means for People Taking GLP-1 Drugs Researchers hope their findings will encourage doctors and researchers to take a closer look at the side effects patients are discussing online.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2026
At private companies, their findings are sometimes not written down—this can be a way to limit liability.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for findings
Noun
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Five of the rulings came after the advisory opinion was published.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The regional rulings point to a prolonged legal battle.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Neighbors who live around peaceful Whitman's Pond in Weymouth, Massachusetts say the disturbing discoveries of two deceased dogs along their shoreline has stolen their sense of calm.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their discoveries include detecting signs of water ice inside craters at the Moon’s south pole, one of the most compelling reasons to send humans back to the surface.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Shinquat Baizhan, a lawyer representing the activists, confirmed the sentences, which were also reported in local media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two other defendants, ex-ComEd executive John Hooker and former City Club of Chicago head Jay Doherty, did not appeal their convictions and have already served prison sentences and been released to halfway houses in the Chicago area.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Findings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/findings. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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