1
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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2
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
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.
—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
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
Verb
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Luckily, the new coaching staff realized that the right side was likely the best for him.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The girl’s disappearance led to a large search of the area in near-zero-degree weather, and an Amber Alert after investigators realized she was likely abducted by a stranger.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Verdigreen, founded by Azie and Travis Shelhorse, specializes in revamping historic inns, with three sister properties in Savannah (the Gastonian, Eliza Thompson House, and Kehoe House) as well as the Hudson Valley and New Hampshire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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According to Solomon Dersso, founding director of the pan-African policy think tank Amani Africa, the US pursuit of its own strategic interests is nothing new.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The screwworm was first discovered in a 3-week-old calf last week, and a second case was found only miles away in a young calf.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Inside, investigators discovered guns, knives, and stacks of cash.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Clark learned Jones has an older sister, Phyllis, who was dating Nash in 1980.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Parent Bernadette Vedder said her son, Cherod, learned to speak and control his aggression at the center.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Feint claps for the President could be heard on the ABC broadcast, but they were overwhelmed by the Bronx cheer.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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In fact, prior to the announcement, most people hadn’t even heard of it.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Such plants are predominantly located in communities of color, with an average of 77% of the residents within a mile identifying as such, according to census data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Since then, five of the remaining seven have been located, with one rescued from the chamber Friday night.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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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).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Ascertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascertained. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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