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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2
as in find
something discovered
his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds
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Recent Examples of discovery
The latest discovery isn't the only significant find at Hippos in recent months.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Their back-and-forth makes up the core of the film, as twists, turns and discoveries gradually unfold.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
For centuries, the moon has captivated our imagination, serving as a celestial companion and a canvas for scientific discovery.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Together, these findings sketch a future that depends less on discovery than on discipline.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Their back-and-forth makes up the core of the film, as twists, turns and discoveries gradually unfold.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
For centuries, the moon has captivated our imagination, serving as a celestial companion and a canvas for scientific discovery.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Together, these findings sketch a future that depends less on discovery than on discipline.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for discovery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discovery
Noun
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The findings are corroborated by the fact that molestus was first described as a species in 1775 in Egypt by naturalist Peter Forsskål.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tylenol was noted in the findings of the search warrant.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Score our favorite new finds, including a brilliantly fun garlic peeler, a thoughtful batter dispenser for pancakes, baked goods, and more, and a genius two-in-one flipper spatula.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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All of my favorite finds are under $55.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His friend's grandfather, who fell, had a watch with fall detection technology.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, by leveraging graphene’s unique electrical and surface properties, researchers can design sensors that maintain high accuracy and consistent performance under demanding conditions, paving the way for more dependable, versatile, and widely applicable lithium detection tools.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The retailer has been increasing its investments in digital and brand marketing to propel the Aritzia brand, grow awareness and build new client acquisition.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Police departments and car manufacturers have since held free events for Kia and Hyundai drivers to distribute steering wheel locks, offer software updates and raise awareness about how to protect vulnerable vehicles, the Observer reported.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Discovery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discovery. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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