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
  • Experts said some of the tension – particularly on issues related to diesel, with Trump blaming Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries for soaring prices rather than the Iran war – may dissipate after the US midterms.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • DeShields was 18-of-33 passing for 294 yards and threw scoring strikes of 1, 55 and 19 yards to Harris.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of strikes
Noun
  • The goal is to help teams move from early discoveries toward potential treatments with fewer operational delays.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This article is part of a collection of stories from McClatchy Media on recent species discoveries.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of discoveries
Noun
  • For more fashion-meets-home inspiration and Alex's favorite finds of the moment, head to her digital storefront, powered by VETTE.
    — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of swapping in cheaper versions on the low, a lot of shoppers are openly recommending their finds and lining them up next to the originals.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2026.

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