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pay dirts

noun

plural of pay dirt
as in treasure troves

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  1. treasure troves
  2. strikes
  3. discoveries
  4. finds
Noun
  • Like kingdoms of old, SaaS companies are sitting on treasure troves of data.
    — Srinivas Velamoor, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Thrift stores are treasure troves of unique, valuable items that can elevate your home and personal style.
    — Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026
Definition of treasure troves
Noun
  • The strikes marked a sharp escalation in fighting between the two South Asian countries and risked further complicating international efforts to ease tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.
    — MUNIR AHMED, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Mets used an opener, left-hander Jefry Yan, and four pitchers behind him, more than one of whom had trouble throwing strikes.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of strikes
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  • In the show’s second season, Lumon struggles to contain the fallout from these discoveries and fires the head of the severed floor, Harmony Cobel (Patricia Arquette), replacing her with her former deputy, Seth Milchick (Tillman).
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Oncologists disagree on how broadly genetics discoveries will transform cancer diagnosis.
    — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of discoveries
Noun
  • Read on to shop those finds and other lookalikes for her plaid skirt, boots, and top-handle bag — all from $10.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Mason Crop Bootcut Jean Rosalinda Blouse Continue scrolling for more finds on my wishlist at Paige’s Friends & Family Sale.
    — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of finds
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“Pay dirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pay%20dirts. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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