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discoveries

NOUN

finding, uncovering

Synonyms

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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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The findings highlight how museum collections assembled centuries ago can continue to yield important scientific discoveries.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The most significant discoveries came from the second and third layers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Professor Stefan A. Maier, Head of the School of Physics and Astronomy and Nanophotonics Laboratory at Monash University, said the development helps bridge the divide between fundamental scientific discoveries and practical technologies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

One of the most surprising discoveries involved the trigeminal nerve, a major facial nerve responsible for facial sensation and certain motor functions.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Once the process of discovery had begun, it turned out that it was possible to make discoveries anywhere, if only one knew how to look.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton