- plural of discovery.
discoveries
Example Sentences
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Fieldwork does produce new fossils, but important discoveries can also emerge from specimens that have already spent years stored, cataloged and protected in museums.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Persistent hot summer weather has been causing water levels to drop in rivers and lakes in several countries – leading to unexpected discoveries.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Unsettling to many, beloved by more, he refused to explain his work, allowing and challenging his audience to parse through it and imbue their own meanings and discoveries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The Hubble Space Telescope has been operating for over three decades and continues to make ground-breaking discoveries that shape our fundamental understanding of the universe.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Not much. Straws show which way the wind blows, and I’ve made several discoveries today.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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