1
as in to discover
to come to an awareness of
was immediately able to ascertain that the girl was uncomfortable talking about her life at home
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as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
ascertained that their old colonial-era house had once functioned as a tavern
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Recent Examples of ascertain
By making the system-wide prompt publicly available, the public can help ascertain whether the instructions are on-target or off-target.
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
This may seem in stark opposition to the aforementioned acoustic piety, but these dueling approaches form a beautiful medley of opposites, placing all things human right alongside all things divine, as Christophe attempts to ascertain the nature of both.
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Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Barber further added that the project aims to ascertain if humanoid robots in general can be part of a permanent renovation team, add value to the project, and operate safely in sites that are hectic by nature.
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Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Taylor believed there was an objectively correct productivity level that could be ascertained as certainly as gravity.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
This may seem in stark opposition to the aforementioned acoustic piety, but these dueling approaches form a beautiful medley of opposites, placing all things human right alongside all things divine, as Christophe attempts to ascertain the nature of both.
—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Barber further added that the project aims to ascertain if humanoid robots in general can be part of a permanent renovation team, add value to the project, and operate safely in sites that are hectic by nature.
—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Taylor believed there was an objectively correct productivity level that could be ascertained as certainly as gravity.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascertain
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The invasive golden mussel has now been confirmed in the Port of West Sacramento, marking the species' northernmost detection in California since it was first discovered in Stockton in 2024, wildlife officials announced Saturday.
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Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades.
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
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His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.
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The need behind Tuesday's effort is bigger than many realize.
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How visual clutter quietly overstimulates the brain Visual noise adds up faster than most people realize.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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This route will be shorter and more direct to the trailhead and parking lot, which is located at the Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area.
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The Olathe Police Department was seeking the public’s help in locating 7-month-old infant and her mother, 28-year-old Caprice Viehouser, who were last seen May 28 near the 2100 block of East Arrowhead Drive.
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Barreto’s muffled voice is heard responding.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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This time green and red shared the spotlight as Algeria played Austria in a Group J match, the final one that determined who would advance to the knockout stage.
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The researchers studied the planets’ orbits using telescopes on Earth to determine their density, from 1,110 light-years away.
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“Ascertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascertain. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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