finding

important, key, significant

main

general

interesting

striking, surprising, unexpected

novel

positive

conflicting

early, initial, original

The initial findings from the study suggested that exercise improves sleep quality.

interim, preliminary

new, recent

scientific

empirical, experimental, research

survey

record, write up

The researchers recorded their findings in a detailed notebook before submitting the final report.

summarize

announce, make public, present, publish, report

The research team announced their findings at a press conference yesterday.

explain, interpret

examine

comment on, discuss

confirm, support

The laboratory tests confirmed the initial findings about the contamination in the water supply.

challenge

Scientists challenged the research finding that coffee is harmful to your health.

be based on sth

The research finding was based on data collected over five years.

relate to sth

The recent study's findings relate to climate change in coastal regions.

apply to sth

The researcher's findings may apply to other hospitals facing similar problems.

indicate sth, point to/towards sth, reveal sth, show sth, suggest sth

Recent findings suggest that regular exercise significantly improves mental health in teenagers.

agree with sth, be consistent with sth, be in agreement with sth, be in line with sth, confirm sth, support sth

The detective's findings confirmed what the witness had described in her statement.

conflict (with sth)

lead to sth

The researcher's findings led to important changes in how the company trains its employees.

provide sth

The study's findings provided valuable guidance for improving workplace safety standards.

be made

The researchers made an important finding about how children learn language better through play.

emerge

New findings emerged last week showing that regular exercise improves memory in older adults.

~ about

The doctor shared her findings about the patient's test results with the family.

~ for

The research finding for teenage students showed that sleep improves their school performance.

~ from

The doctor explained the surprising findings from the blood tests to her patient.

~ on

The research team published important findings on climate change in developing countries.

make

justify

The evidence wasn't strong enough to justify a finding of guilt.

uphold

The judge upheld the finding that the defendant was guilty of fraud.

~ against

The court's finding against the company meant they had to pay a large fine.

~ in favour of

The judge announced a finding in favour of the employees in the discrimination case.