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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
Among more recent discoveries, gold masks have been among the significant finds at the site.
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Here’s to unusual and beautiful discoveries growing in your garden too!
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Its introduction, with a focus on reproducibility, peer reviews and thorough documentation, has allowed scientists to build on one another's discoveries.
—Liam Collins, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
What began as a passion project sharing travel recommendations, recipes, and shopping discoveries has evolved into a brand empire, with Paltrow emerging as a disruptive force in the worlds of wellness and commerce.
—Moira Forbes, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This unlocked a velocity of innovation that could not have been achieved had those same discoveries been kept in closed labs.
—Liam Collins, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
Here’s to unusual and beautiful discoveries growing in your garden too!
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Its introduction, with a focus on reproducibility, peer reviews and thorough documentation, has allowed scientists to build on one another's discoveries.
—Liam Collins, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
What began as a passion project sharing travel recommendations, recipes, and shopping discoveries has evolved into a brand empire, with Paltrow emerging as a disruptive force in the worlds of wellness and commerce.
—Moira Forbes, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This unlocked a velocity of innovation that could not have been achieved had those same discoveries been kept in closed labs.
—Liam Collins, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Discoveries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoveries. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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