- plural of scientist.
scientists
Example Sentences
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Birds, fish, and insects can use Earth's magnetic field to travel enormous distances, yet scientists still do not fully understand the biological mechanisms that make this possible.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
A small group of scientists hope the key to unlocking its long-term survival is buried in the sand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The coronagraph is designed to demonstrate advanced technologies that suppress the brilliant light from stars so scientists can study much fainter planets and dusty disks orbiting nearby stars.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Even when faults are highly stressed, scientists cannot use that information to determine exactly when a rupture will occur.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Harry Truman loved Mount St. Helens, but the scientists were the ones determined to understand what was coming.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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