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as in findings
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time
the discovery of a new species of starfish
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as in finds
something discovered
his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds
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Recent Examples of discoveries
Some of these shows will jog your memory, others will be discoveries.
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
That the telescope continues to break its own records suggests that even more record-breaking discoveries lie ahead, astronomers say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
So by speaking Setswana, Kgasi is making these discoveries accessible and recognizable to young Black South Africans.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
For Luckey, the path toward radical affordability depends less on new scientific discoveries and more on overcoming policy bottlenecks.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Answering any of these questions could open the door to new physics, or fundamental discoveries beyond the Standard Model.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
These advancements pave the way for future collaborations and groundbreaking discoveries.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
Bonus points for Paul Dano and Abigail Breslin, two jaw-droppingly good discoveries, who acquit themselves in tricky roles here and elsewhere.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
It was all driven by discoveries.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
That the telescope continues to break its own records suggests that even more record-breaking discoveries lie ahead, astronomers say.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
So by speaking Setswana, Kgasi is making these discoveries accessible and recognizable to young Black South Africans.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 4 Feb. 2026
For Luckey, the path toward radical affordability depends less on new scientific discoveries and more on overcoming policy bottlenecks.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Answering any of these questions could open the door to new physics, or fundamental discoveries beyond the Standard Model.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
These advancements pave the way for future collaborations and groundbreaking discoveries.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
Bonus points for Paul Dano and Abigail Breslin, two jaw-droppingly good discoveries, who acquit themselves in tricky roles here and elsewhere.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2026
It was all driven by discoveries.
—Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
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It was shared with the AP on condition that the news organization not identify the country whose peacekeepers compiled the findings for internal use by their senior command.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The findings underscore the importance of incorporating oral traditions into heritage protection, as folklore contains crucial information for locating these sites.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Head to Amazon to score these soft, rich-looking finds.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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Among the finds, archaeologist developed a picture of the traditions that this cult participated in.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Yet, over a dozen states are moving forward with their own explorations of legality — like treatment for heroin patients or veterans only — or funding research through clinical trials, according to the advocacy group Americans for Ibogaine.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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At the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, overwater bungalows spaced far apart encourage secluded explorations of the land and ocean—lagoon swims, sunset walks, and lazy afternoons.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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These were modern inventions made possible by the introduction of railroads to transport prisoners long distances from battlefields, and by the growth of administrative and organizational structures required to manage not just mass armies but hundreds of thousands of prisoners.—
Drew Gilpin Faust,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Author Murray Olderman argued in his book The Pro Quarterback that the modern T Formation came out of the National Recovery Administration in 1933, one of several inventions intended to create excitement and lift the country out of the Depression.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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