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
Version Control What’s worse than sending a document for review and finding out later that a colleague (or a client) changed some little or big thing and saved the file without amending the file name?
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PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Kwan had called Molly’s folks and found out that they hadn’t been informed the exes were back together… or told anything about this risky surgery.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
Also in 2021, the city pursued another location but found out that the land’s proximity to the highway wouldn’t comply with federal noise regulations.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
But still, Pew noted the key takeaway and conducted in-depth interviews to find out more about why men and women are or are not excited about AI.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
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PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Kwan had called Molly’s folks and found out that they hadn’t been informed the exes were back together… or told anything about this risky surgery.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 3 Apr. 2025
Also in 2021, the city pursued another location but found out that the land’s proximity to the highway wouldn’t comply with federal noise regulations.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
But still, Pew noted the key takeaway and conducted in-depth interviews to find out more about why men and women are or are not excited about AI.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find out
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Researchers also realized the design of the Dahwa cymbals closely matched other Bronze Age artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization in modern-day Pakistan and India.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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And food plays a more critical role than most people might realize.—
Nhu Khue Ngo,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But if Romano’s fastball remains lost, the Phillies will have to find another right-hander who can fill an end-game role.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Garcia Aquino, who was arrested on the charge two days after Hernandez's body was found, faces six years in prison if convicted.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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To learn more about the slithery, slimy donation, visit here.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The two developers are at odds despite finding each other devastatingly hot, until Cat learns about a secret plot to destroy Andi’s career, prompting the two to collaborate — and maybe fall in love.—
Emily Martin,
Them,
10 Feb. 2025
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Now in their early to mid-30s, both authors have seen their stories grow into global phenomena, with millions of readers and successful film adaptations.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Aboard the Carpathia and in later accounts, survivors told horrific tales of seeing fellow passengers struggling in the water around them.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Among the 748 potential lease terminations listed on the DOGE website as of Thursday are 64 in California, which are located in all corners of the Golden State, from Yreka to San Diego.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nearly all 52 rooms are located on Deadman’s Beach, just steps from the Caribbean Sea—some with private outdoor hot tubs and outdoor showers.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Thomas' neighbors heard the attack and called the police, which saved her life.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Deadline has anecdotally heard stories about investors backing out of upcoming social impact films.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Buttery, flaky croissants peak through and get nice and toasty in the oven.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Find out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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