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as in ruling
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the evidence supported a finding of unfair bias, and the court entered judgment for the plaintiff
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as in discovery
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time
the scientists were thrilled with the finding of the new fossil
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as in discovering
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we finally found the information after searching dozens of Internet sites
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as in encountering
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
hey, I found my notebook!
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Recent Examples of finding
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While autism isn’t an intellectual disability — though some people have both — Taylor argued that the disabilities share similarities, especially in regards to prior court findings over the elimination of the death penalty.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Manuel Monsanto will never fully recover from his injuries, according to the district attorney’s findings.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
The duo's findings could be useful in the future because the research suggests clues that could be used to indicate interstellar visitors that originate from Alpha Centauri.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This entails skyrocketing housing costs, cumbersome student debt, a tough time finding and keeping a job, relegated to gig type jobs.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While autism isn’t an intellectual disability — though some people have both — Taylor argued that the disabilities share similarities, especially in regards to prior court findings over the elimination of the death penalty.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 5 Mar. 2025
Manuel Monsanto will never fully recover from his injuries, according to the district attorney’s findings.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
The duo's findings could be useful in the future because the research suggests clues that could be used to indicate interstellar visitors that originate from Alpha Centauri.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finding
Noun
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This important ruling recognized that people have a reasonable expectation of privacy in their physical movements as recorded through cell site location information.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The ruling adds to the uncertainty swirling around Yoon’s various legal battles and the country’s political future.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Archaeologists deemed the most important discovery to be a military bunker with evidence of German war crimes against civilian Polish prisoners, according to the release.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Gerbi wanted to capture that spirit of discovery in the 6,500-square-foot new store.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Three Missouri residents are charged with child neglect Police have charged three Missouri residents with child neglect after discovering a small child under their care in severe physical distress.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Although cookbook clubs have been around for decades, the pandemic ushered in a new wave of get-togethers, with many discovering the phenomenon on TikTok.—
Andrew Zucker,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Police urge residents to exercise extreme caution when encountering such phone calls.—
River Valley Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Officers were alerted to the situation after allegedly encountering their 6-year-old son running across the street unsupervised on 15th Street in Miami Beach, according to arrest reports obtained by PEOPLE.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The charge carries a sentence of two to 10 years in prison, the Associated Press reported.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Just over a year into his sentence, Wedding had a wedding of his own behind bars.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
17 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Not a great look for billionaire-owner Dundon, who could finance today’s outlays with the daily profits of his existing pickleball holdings rather easily.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Presidents are exempt from conflict of interest laws, which prohibit other federal employees from taking actions that directly affect their financial holdings.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In learning on the job, Freeman has surrounded himself with experience, from new offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock — who’s 60 and has coached in South Bend before — to Golden.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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The act of learning made the songwriting process an intellectual exercise, and the challenge of trying something new reinvigorated his interest in music.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Finding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finding. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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