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as in ruling
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 discovery
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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as in discovering
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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as in encountering
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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Recent Examples of finding
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
As a result, the company flipped a few myths on their head, and shared the findings with Travel + Leisure.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
The findings focus on turbulence during approach and descent rather than takeoff or landing, which are primarily impacted by crosswinds, Turbli explains.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
While Trump distanced himself from that policy blueprint during the campaign, his administration has begun to pursue policies mirroring its findings.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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The Community Planning Association voted in favor of the proposal again in May 2023 and submitted its findings to the city of San Diego.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
As a result, the company flipped a few myths on their head, and shared the findings with Travel + Leisure.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2025
The findings focus on turbulence during approach and descent rather than takeoff or landing, which are primarily impacted by crosswinds, Turbli explains.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
While Trump distanced himself from that policy blueprint during the campaign, his administration has begun to pursue policies mirroring its findings.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finding
Noun
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As for when a final ruling could come, the LASC judge cited a busy schedule and offered no specifics.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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Guillaume said foreigners can be declared dead through physical confirmation, like DNA testing on their remains, or through a court ruling, if there is significant evidence of their death.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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The discovery of the water ripples could influence future missions to Mars, suggests Eric Ralls of Earth.com.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Three Missouri residents are charged with child neglect Police have charged three Missouri residents with child neglect after discovering a small child under their care in severe physical distress.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Although cookbook clubs have been around for decades, the pandemic ushered in a new wave of get-togethers, with many discovering the phenomenon on TikTok.—
Andrew Zucker,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024
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Police urge residents to exercise extreme caution when encountering such phone calls.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Officers were alerted to the situation after allegedly encountering their 6-year-old son running across the street unsupervised on 15th Street in Miami Beach, according to arrest reports obtained by PEOPLE.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Any prison sentence will ultimately be determined by a judge, McNally said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The men were each charged with one count of engaging in a child exploitation enterprise and face a sentence of 20 years to life in prison if convicted as charged, prosecutors said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
17 Dec. 2024
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As of January 2025, nine of the top ten holdings in the S&P 500 are technology companies.—
Jim Wang,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Since first purchasing his homes, Joe Biden's real estate holdings have appreciated significantly, reflecting both his personal investments and broader market trends.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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If your new year’s resolutions include learning new things, finding a cause to champion, or exploring different perspectives, storytelling can be a powerful tool for unlocking fresh insights.—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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If your goal is to boost your salary this new year, make learning AI skills—particularly prompt engineering and applied AI—a priority.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Finding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finding. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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