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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 findings reveal a mix of familiar favorites in the States along with international escapes.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The findings show that seven in 10 people with cancer now survive for at least five years, up from just half of patients in the 1970s.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
Our findings are not comprehensive because there is no universal criminal record database.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
The report detailing the findings of the investigation into the deaths of 30-year-old Ronald Johnson and 32-year-old Tyler Cole was released Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
The findings intensified pressure on both the company and lawmakers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The findings are based on a recent Q4 survey of 200 CFOs across industries at North American companies with at least $1 billion in annual revenue.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
The findings were presented at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society earlier this month and have been accepted for publication in Astrophysical Journal Letters.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
Taken together, the findings suggest that fewer Americans may be drinking, but those who do may not be cutting back as dramatically as surveys focused solely on participation imply.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The findings show that seven in 10 people with cancer now survive for at least five years, up from just half of patients in the 1970s.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
Our findings are not comprehensive because there is no universal criminal record database.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026
The report detailing the findings of the investigation into the deaths of 30-year-old Ronald Johnson and 32-year-old Tyler Cole was released Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
The findings intensified pressure on both the company and lawmakers.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
The findings are based on a recent Q4 survey of 200 CFOs across industries at North American companies with at least $1 billion in annual revenue.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
The findings were presented at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society earlier this month and have been accepted for publication in Astrophysical Journal Letters.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
Taken together, the findings suggest that fewer Americans may be drinking, but those who do may not be cutting back as dramatically as surveys focused solely on participation imply.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for findings
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The township is arguing that state law regarding government employee protections against lawsuits conflicts with federal court rulings.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The appellate panel denied the Oppermans’ appeal, making some important rulings that provide guidance to all California HOAs.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The first is our ability to anticipate problems and prepare for them, and therefore ensure that our new discoveries make all of us better off.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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The defendants' sentences were reduced because they were abused by the victims, in accordance with the New York Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, legislation that Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney criticized.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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In his appeal, Francis argued that he was unjustly sentenced to a longer prison term than any of his co-defendants despite federal rules meant to limit large disparities when judges issue sentences in multi-defendant cases.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Findings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/findings. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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