1
as in realizes
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 finds
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 ascertains
Flores ascertains the garment requires a great shoe or boot to complete the look.
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Julia Guerra, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Julia Guerra, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascertains
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As her behavior becomes increasingly troubling and self-destructive, Bear realizes he’s trapped in her jealous loop, the only way out through death.—
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Twin Cities,
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There’s this moment of betrayal at the end of the episode when Becca realizes that the Eyes are coming for her.—
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Analysts then ranked the best products to buy in each category—from home goods to kitchen finds.—
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Amid the Black Death, a pregnant healer accused of witchcraft finds refuge in a Carthusian monastery.—
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Shockingly, Bear discovers in mere minutes that the wish mystically worked, and Nikki wants to become romantically involved with him.—
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The coachable executor listens carefully, implements recommendations, seeks feedback, learns quickly and doesn’t let ego override strategy.—
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Ming-Yu Liu, a vice president at Nvidia’s Cosmos Lab, shared a more cinematic analogy, pointing to The Matrix, in which the main character learns kung fu inside a simulated world.—
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Major medical groups generally support gender-affirming care for children with ongoing gender dysphoria – distress caused by the difference between a person’s internal sense of gender and the way the world sees them.—
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Denver Post,
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Cegielski also sees those retailers that offer the best value and discounts as being most aggressive in rolling out new stores.—
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Brett Schneider, a marketing veteran who teaches courses on fandom at UCLA, locates the Prada sequel’s appeal in something deeper than nostalgia.—
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Fortune,
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Just as gas stations cluster near interstate exits, Linde locates its plants close to NASA and SpaceX’s operations to cut down on delivery times and ensure a reliable supply.—
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CNBC,
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This is the place for anyone who hears about a new pale ale and instantly wants to book a trip.—
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Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Ascertains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascertains. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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