1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
that was around the time that I found out I was adopted
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2
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
found out about the new restaurant by reading reviews online
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Recent Examples of find out
After 40 episodes, Beleza Fatal (Scars of Beauty) ended, and viewers finally found out what happened to Lola (Camila Pitanga), Sofía (Camila Queiroz), and Elvirinha (Giovanna Antonelli).
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
On the night of the state dinner, Lilly had found out A.B. was planning to expose her and had tried to rip the journal out of his hand.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
In years past, I’ve been lured in by the promise of free filing from commercial tax-prep software, only to find out that my situation doesn’t qualify.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
This will also allow HR to find out about any accommodations or other concerns that will need to be addressed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
On the night of the state dinner, Lilly had found out A.B. was planning to expose her and had tried to rip the journal out of his hand.
—Megan McCluskey, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
In years past, I’ve been lured in by the promise of free filing from commercial tax-prep software, only to find out that my situation doesn’t qualify.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
This will also allow HR to find out about any accommodations or other concerns that will need to be addressed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find out
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Given the stubbornly persistent phenomenon of underperforming predominantly Black schools throughout the nation, arguing that Brown’s potential has been fully realized would be absurd.—
Justin Driver,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
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But not long into their stay, Barry saw photos of the pair in a news report and realized who Cummins was.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some Social Security recipients could soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a policy that advocates for seniors say could cause financial hardship for many older Americans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Lao Cha, a janitor, finds companionship in a stray cat and befriends a woman named Li in a virtual world, only to discover that Li is actually a 10-year-old boy.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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The dog's stomach was empty, with only small amounts of hair and bile being discovered, according to the report.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The ability to learn from missteps and continue forward is often what separates successful innovators from the rest.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Climb to the top of the lookout tower for bird’s-eye views of the historic district, and learn the town’s history at the hands-on cultural interpretive museum.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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White flower petals could be seen scattered below the couple and different white bouquets of flowers and white candles surrounded them.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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After Uncle Sam got on the motorcycle, as previously seen on every night of both residencies, there was an edit, and then a cut right to the skeletal avatar driving around a neon cartoon rendering of the streets of Las Vegas.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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The pool is part of a health and leisure club located in the stand.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The historically black university located in Virginia also entered the locker room with a 32-30 lead at halftime.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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After hearing concerns from the mayor about the height of the buildings, the design team returned with plans for shorter towers — but not short enough for the critics.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Afterwards, a smaller 8-inch model of Herman comes out of bigger Herman’s body alive and well, having heard Keats’ speech.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Join us at Billboard Women in Music 2025 — get your tickets here.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Lucy Dacus has been getting deep in touch with her emotions in anticipation of her fourth studio album, Forever Is a Feeling, out March 28.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Find out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find%20out. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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