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as in finding
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 find
something discovered
his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds
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Recent Examples of discovery
The incredible discovery was made after deep sea diver Dom Robinson found a piece of crockery amid the watery remains.
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
In an interview for Nature's podcast, Rachel Fieldhouse, a reporter who covered the findings, was asked about how the researchers felt about their discovery.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
The discovery comes on the heels of several recent exciting finds in Egypt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Momentum breeds momentum: each successful float provides price discovery that the next issuer can cite, widening the aperture a little more.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
In an interview for Nature's podcast, Rachel Fieldhouse, a reporter who covered the findings, was asked about how the researchers felt about their discovery.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
The discovery comes on the heels of several recent exciting finds in Egypt.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Momentum breeds momentum: each successful float provides price discovery that the next issuer can cite, widening the aperture a little more.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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Given the findings above, concerns about backsliding seem unwarranted.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The findings also indicate that the Bay Area has a 51% chance of experiencing an earthquake with a magnitude of 7 and a 20% chance of measuring a magnitude of 7.5 or higher within that time frame.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Read More | Hobbyist studying old map notices odd mark that leads to medieval find in Sweden In Derome, Sweden, a hobby archaeologist discovered the remains of a medieval monastery using an 18th-century map and modern technology.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Two parking spaces seal the deal — an incredibly rare find in Cambridge, where parking is more often a wish than a reality.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
6 June 2025
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An invasive species of stinging ant is spreading across the United States with detections in at least 20 states.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Experts agree that most adults benefit from seeing a dentist at least twice a year for preventive care and early detection of issues like cavities and gum disease.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Time,
9 June 2025
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The billionaire's federal contracts range in research development, space exploration, utility and defense, particularly as space becomes more and more militarized.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Another feature that caught our eye (and our tester's baby) is the amount of sensory exploration this center provides.—
Cameron LeBlanc,
Parents,
5 June 2025
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Related Stories As with all of Global Citizen’s efforts that are centered around an entertainment event, the ultimate goal will be to raise awareness and funding for efforts to end extreme poverty around the world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Some of the marchers in Aventura on Sunday wore signs of the remaining hostages on their shirts to raise awareness.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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