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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
Following the discovery of that breach, some members of Congress said the company should provide better cybersecurity for its customers.
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Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Sign up here For me, the scariest part of this discovery is that BFRs have been banned in the U.S. since 2004.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
The discoveries Monday — first there were three, then two more — mean 13 of the Rhesus macaques remain outside the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in the town of Yemassee.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Leadville materialized in 1860 with the discovery of placer gold (gold extracted from eroded rock), and the mining boom was on.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
Sign up here For me, the scariest part of this discovery is that BFRs have been banned in the U.S. since 2004.
—Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
The discoveries Monday — first there were three, then two more — mean 13 of the Rhesus macaques remain outside the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in the town of Yemassee.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Leadville materialized in 1860 with the discovery of placer gold (gold extracted from eroded rock), and the mining boom was on.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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His findings relied heavily on a monograph by the National Toxicology Program first published in 2019.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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That finding upholds a longstanding relationship between trademark law and college sports merchandise.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Read below to see some of my top picks from their collection and prepare to give your winter wardrobe a major upgrade with finds from the best spot for stylish outwear this season.Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 19 Nov. 2024
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Mango Black Friday or not, Mango is the place to turn to for affordable finds.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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This gives you preemptive anomaly detection and proactive hardware monitoring for macOS and Windows systems.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Over the last year this campaign has reached new heights, with a cull of higher-risk Play Store apps, the promise of live threat detection, and a raft of new features dropping with Android 15.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Boston-Edison The Historic Boston-Edison Association will celebrate its 50th Annual Holiday Home Tour Dec. 14-15 with a festive exploration of five historic homes decorated for the holidays.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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The lesson, then, isn’t to follow a strict path, but appreciate that college isn’t just for exploration, but achievement.Taylor Tepper, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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By addressing the upfront cost barrier, improving public awareness of energy-efficient technologies like heat pumps, and providing stronger financial incentives, BEPS could become a crucial tool for driving building decarbonization.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Occasionally, a brand would attempt to introduce darker shades, but these efforts often fell short due to limited marketing and awareness, leading to their inevitable discontinuation.Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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