1
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
This discovery offers new insights on how companies should approach pricing strategy.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This incident follows the recent discovery of three dead gray whales in the same area within a two-week period.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Enough observational data has now been collected and the discovery confirmed by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center, it is now designated Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN).
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The judge’s order only allows the case to proceed to discovery.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This incident follows the recent discovery of three dead gray whales in the same area within a two-week period.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Enough observational data has now been collected and the discovery confirmed by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center, it is now designated Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN).
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The judge’s order only allows the case to proceed to discovery.
—Matt Baker, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
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Among the most significant findings, the digital model has uncovered new evidence that may finally clear the name of First Officer William Murdoch.—
David Muir,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The findings were sent away for testing and came back positive for narcotics, per Rolling Stone.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another can't-miss find: The Short-sleeve Pose Mock Neck makes layering a breeze and pairs with everything from jeans to midi skirts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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This find is the first of its kind in Austria and sheds light on Roman military strategies and their influence in the region.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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South Bow, a liquid pipelines business that has managed the Keystone Pipeline since 2024, said control center leak detection systems detected a pressure drop in the system and initiated a shutdown and response around 7:42 a.m.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Contaminated dairy products are among the most common sources of such bacterial outbreaks, making early detection and recall critical for public health.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Mark that date in your calendars, as The Alters will make the early summer season even hotter with a unique twist on space exploration and space colonization games.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then in 2022, the brand went in a different direction of exploration—deep under the ocean with its Iced Sea collection.—
Michael Solomon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The groups also plan assemblies and special events, including, for example, a week of activities themed around mental health awareness.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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It's equipped with advanced lidar and stereo vision sensors for precise environmental awareness.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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