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as in realized
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 found
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 ascertained
Who had what — or more specifically, half of what — must be ascertained before figuring in tax and tip.
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Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 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
The pair quickly ascertained that a skier was still attached to the skis, and bee-lined toward him.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
The amount of the increase, which was first reported by Bloomberg, couldn’t be ascertained.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
While some industry analysts have speculated the moves have been security driven, Linerlytica ascertained that CMA CGM doesn’t need to go back through the canal so quickly since the eastbound sailing only includes empty containers.
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Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
Although Heather never named the four girls publicly, internet sleuths ascertained the identities of the girls Heather claimed bullied her daughter, and their names were circulated widely.
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Corin Cesaric,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Authorities swiftly ascertained León, the shorter yet stronger man, was the assailant.
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Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2026
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2026
Taylor believed there was an objectively correct productivity level that could be ascertained as certainly as gravity.
—
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
The pair quickly ascertained that a skier was still attached to the skis, and bee-lined toward him.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
The amount of the increase, which was first reported by Bloomberg, couldn’t be ascertained.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
While some industry analysts have speculated the moves have been security driven, Linerlytica ascertained that CMA CGM doesn’t need to go back through the canal so quickly since the eastbound sailing only includes empty containers.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
Although Heather never named the four girls publicly, internet sleuths ascertained the identities of the girls Heather claimed bullied her daughter, and their names were circulated widely.
—
Corin Cesaric,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Authorities swiftly ascertained León, the shorter yet stronger man, was the assailant.
—
Mattha Busby,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascertained
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Right to food People who have realized the right to food and adequate nutrition can reliably access affordable, healthy and nutritious food.
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These two facts mean that revenue estimates from higher levies are rarely realized.
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Amazon‘s Wondery is aiming to amplify the game of Boardroom, the media company founded by NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, under a wide-ranging deal.
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Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.
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The prosecutor’s office, taking a fresh look at the murder, learned the lead investigator shared those doubts.
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For our industry, so much still runs on personality and learned experience.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.
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It's located in Ansley Mall fronting the Northeast Beltline Trail.
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Smoke from the fire has been pushing to the east and northeast, meaning the air quality at popular vacation spots like Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks — which are located far south of the flames — hasn’t been significantly affected beyond some haze sinking into the Bryce area.
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.
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“Ascertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascertained. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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