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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
Emma Myers and Zain Iqbal return for a new installment after their triumphant discoveries in the case of Andie's disappearance and Sal's apparent suicide.
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Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists say such discoveries are rare, particularly at this depth.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
One of the Alliance’s most exciting discoveries is related to muscle regeneration.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
With experienced leadership and an active exploration program to grow its discoveries in this Colombian mining district, a company with a lot of promise is Tiger Gold, which claims there are 2 million ounces of gold discovered in the Quinchia deposit.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The discoveries began the second week of April, and so far eight cats have been found under such circumstances, the sheriff’s office said in an April 24 news release.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Humanity's exploration of the cosmos is a tale of incredible firsts, discoveries driven by a scientific curiosity that has shaped our understanding of the universe and, ultimately, our place within it.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Day 3 discoveries have proved a staple of the Shanahan-Lynch success, and Saturday netted a five-player huddle, starting with defensive tackle Gracen Halton, guard Carver Willis and cornerback Ephesians Prysock in the fourth round.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The find is the latest in a string of discoveries across the Sunshine State in the past year.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Archaeologists say such discoveries are rare, particularly at this depth.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
One of the Alliance’s most exciting discoveries is related to muscle regeneration.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
With experienced leadership and an active exploration program to grow its discoveries in this Colombian mining district, a company with a lot of promise is Tiger Gold, which claims there are 2 million ounces of gold discovered in the Quinchia deposit.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The discoveries began the second week of April, and so far eight cats have been found under such circumstances, the sheriff’s office said in an April 24 news release.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Humanity's exploration of the cosmos is a tale of incredible firsts, discoveries driven by a scientific curiosity that has shaped our understanding of the universe and, ultimately, our place within it.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Day 3 discoveries have proved a staple of the Shanahan-Lynch success, and Saturday netted a five-player huddle, starting with defensive tackle Gracen Halton, guard Carver Willis and cornerback Ephesians Prysock in the fourth round.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The find is the latest in a string of discoveries across the Sunshine State in the past year.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoveries
Noun
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Preliminary findings indicate speed and aggressive or reckless driving may have contributed to the crash.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Researchers say the findings could have broader implications for science, including studies on how cells resist damage from ice crystals and radiation over time.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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French interiors blend elegance and comfort with ornate details, vintage finds, and personal touches.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Read on for the top wallet-friendly finds below, including an $8 digital meat thermometer and a $6 set of mini funnels.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Memoiristic explorations of lemmings, foxes, childhood violence, and pregnancy give way to a sequence of love stories dedicated to the northern lights, diving into mythology and spirituality.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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His fearless explorations provided context that brought relevance, intimacy and urgency to our relationship with music.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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This agreement grants Inertia Enterprises rights to several foundational inventions necessary for building a fusion power plant.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lately, some of the most interesting ideas showing up on resort menus and cruise ships aren’t coming from flashy new inventions, but from ingredients and dining concepts guests already know well, now resurfacing with new purpose.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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