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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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2
as in find
something discovered
his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds
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Recent Examples of discovery
The gruesome discovery happened in the evening hours of Feb. 17 when deputies were called to the Marodis' home for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon.
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Stepheny Price, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
One problem with the discovery rule, the teams insist, is that its availability turns on the plaintiff’s knowledge.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The discovery was made Friday when two suspicious packages at a shipping facility in Hartford were identified as possibly containing narcotics, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
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Stepheny Price, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
One problem with the discovery rule, the teams insist, is that its availability turns on the plaintiff’s knowledge.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The discovery was made Friday when two suspicious packages at a shipping facility in Hartford were identified as possibly containing narcotics, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2025
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
Noun
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Kat Kramer, coauthor of the report and a climate policy consultant for the nonprofit, said the findings, and those of Climate Central, expose the industry’s vulnerability to climate change.—
Ayurella Horn-Muller,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Officials have not released any preliminary findings about what may have caused the crash.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Archaeologists interpreted these finds as conclusive evidence that Tomb No. C4 originally belonged to King Thutmose II.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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Shop the limited-edition Levi’s merch below alongside more finds for Bob Dylan fans, from the singer’s own Nobel Prize-winning autobiography and the best-selling memoir by Suze Rotolo, to exclusive vinyl and children’s books.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This technology allows for early detection of potential threats, such as flooding, fires or earthquakes, and enables proactive measures to safeguard infrastructure.—
Danny Hayes II,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tests showed up to 85% accuracy in detection, even in early stages.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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He’s backed by men in black in an exploration of desire and its absence.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, Il Giardino, like Radici, takes on the form of an inner narrative, an analysis, and a catharsis—an ongoing exploration of the self, without a definitive solution.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Kristen, who has since given birth to sons Jack, 11, and Tommy, 8, has a marketing background and went to work right away to help create awareness.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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After all, with a little bit of user training and awareness, the notion that a browser update prompt would appear on a random site is obviously a huge red flag.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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