discoveries

NOUN

finding, uncovering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis detection diagnosis disclosure encounter exploration introduction revelation sighting

STRONG

authentication calculation certification determination discernment empiricism espial experimentation exposition exposure feeling hearing identification invention learning locating location origination perception sensing strike verification

WEAK

ascertainment distinguishing unearthing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

secret

WEAK

loss miss

NOUN

treasure; invention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breakthrough conclusion data design finding innovation method result

STRONG

bonanza contrivance coup device find formula godsend law luck machine principle process secret theorem way

WEAK

luck out

Antonyms

STRONG

bad fortune

WEAK

loss miss

Example Sentences

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Part essay, part documentary archive, it chronicled the discoveries she made as a private investigator and her attempt to renew her PI license that fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

That was one of the most enjoyable discoveries of writing the book.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

Among the most significant discoveries was that small cell cancers from different organs all shared a strong dependence on E2F3.

From Science Daily • Jul. 4, 2026

Sharing Isn’t Caring: Even though AI companies frown on chatbot password sharing, people still do it, leading to embarrassing discoveries, personal data mix-ups and even cybersecurity issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

In the post-Columbus, post-Galilean world no one could dispute that important discoveries depended solely on the corroboration of eyewitnesses.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton