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as in ruling
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the evidence supported a finding of unfair bias, and the court entered judgment for the plaintiff
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as in discovery
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time
the scientists were thrilled with the finding of the new fossil
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as in discovering
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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as in encountering
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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Recent Examples of finding
David Muir, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Some of the researchers’ other findings have also prompted widespread concern.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Trump's approval ratings take a hit: tariff turmoil causes economic anxiety
Among the Pew's survey's other findings:
By more than a two-to-one margin, Americans oppose rather than favor the U.S. taking over Greenland (53% vs. 23%) and Gaza (62% vs. 15%).
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
One of the experts’ notable findings was an open steam valve, which could validate eyewitness accounts that the ship’s engineers remained at their posts in the boiler room for more than two hours after impact, keeping the electricity on and allowing wireless distress signals to be sent.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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
Some of the researchers’ other findings have also prompted widespread concern.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Trump's approval ratings take a hit: tariff turmoil causes economic anxiety
Among the Pew's survey's other findings:
By more than a two-to-one margin, Americans oppose rather than favor the U.S. taking over Greenland (53% vs. 23%) and Gaza (62% vs. 15%).
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
One of the experts’ notable findings was an open steam valve, which could validate eyewitness accounts that the ship’s engineers remained at their posts in the boiler room for more than two hours after impact, keeping the electricity on and allowing wireless distress signals to be sent.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finding
Noun
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In a statement, CBS Media Ventures said the ruling will be immediately appealed.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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After an appeal by Mayor Isabelle Mézières, another court affirmed the previous ruling last month.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The four-day market promises enhanced networking opportunities and the signature NATPE Boat Party with riverside views, cementing its position as the region’s premier content discovery and deal-making destination.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The judge’s order only allows the case to proceed to discovery.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Three Missouri residents are charged with child neglect Police have charged three Missouri residents with child neglect after discovering a small child under their care in severe physical distress.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Although cookbook clubs have been around for decades, the pandemic ushered in a new wave of get-togethers, with many discovering the phenomenon on TikTok.—
Andrew Zucker,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Police urge residents to exercise extreme caution when encountering such phone calls.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Officers were alerted to the situation after allegedly encountering their 6-year-old son running across the street unsupervised on 15th Street in Miami Beach, according to arrest reports obtained by PEOPLE.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That five-year sentence was to be served concurrently with the Middlesex sentence.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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In one case reported on in 2024, a U.S. tourist faced a potential 12-year prison sentence in the Turks and Caicos Islands after being found with ammunition in his luggage.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This pushed total AUMs and physical holdings to $134 billion and 1,342 tonnes respectively.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In his lawsuit, Trump claimed that CBS’ edits of the 60 Minutes interview with Harris drove up the show’s viewership while costing Truth Social and his other media holdings traffic and audience.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But Ohio State won and Jackson began learning from his mistakes.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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If your goal is to boost your salary this new year, make learning AI skills—particularly prompt engineering and applied AI—a priority.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Finding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finding. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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