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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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One of the most surprising discoveries involved D-serine, an amino acid that also functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The energy companies said Thursday that the deal includes a series of transactions across several discoveries to better align ownership interests, speed development of resources and enhance production.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The biotechnology companies, semiconductor makers, pharmaceutical innovators and defense contractors that drive private-sector growth build products predicated on publicly funded scientific discoveries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

With millions of observations continuing to pour in, scientists believe there are many more discoveries waiting to be uncovered.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

In other words, science evolves, and it does so because theories that fail to develop, or that are unable to adapt in the face of new discoveries, are eliminated.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton