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as in rulings
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 discoveries
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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Recent Examples of findings
Preliminary findings indicate speed and aggressive or reckless driving may have contributed to the crash.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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
These findings raise serious concerns about the USDM’s accuracy and its outsized role in shaping California’s water policy.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy is contesting the findings of the investigation before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles allegations about Dains A third-party law firm investigated the complaints lodged in mid-2023 to early 2024 against Dains in Los Angeles and corroborated many of the findings.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Based on the findings of the ongoing investigation, Bogoslawski was fired.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The sheriff's office said evidence was presented to the State Attorney's Office, but authorities would not be providing more information on the findings of the investigation.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The findings have enormous environmental, financial and health consequences for communities across the country and the world.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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
These findings raise serious concerns about the USDM’s accuracy and its outsized role in shaping California’s water policy.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Pasat Roofing and Solar Energy is contesting the findings of the investigation before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles allegations about Dains A third-party law firm investigated the complaints lodged in mid-2023 to early 2024 against Dains in Los Angeles and corroborated many of the findings.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Based on the findings of the ongoing investigation, Bogoslawski was fired.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The sheriff's office said evidence was presented to the State Attorney's Office, but authorities would not be providing more information on the findings of the investigation.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The findings have enormous environmental, financial and health consequences for communities across the country and the world.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for findings
Noun
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Kraut said, discussing the lack of Supreme Court rulings on key Second Amendment issues.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Certain scorers stick to the official rulings on hits and errors; others make their own calls.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Archaeologists say such discoveries are rare, particularly at this depth.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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These noteworthy prosecutions, often built under racketeering or similar statutes, are resource-intensive, multiyear undertakings that culminate in sweeping indictments, dramatic news conferences and lengthy sentences.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Arrests for drug offenses can result in being held without charge indefinitely and lengthy prison sentences if convicted.—
Lucas Lilieholm,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Findings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/findings. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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