ferreted (out)

verb

past tense of ferret (out)
as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort the reporter ferreted out massive evidence of corruption at city hall

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferreted (out)
  1. found
  2. learned
  3. located
  4. discovered
Verb
  • PayJoy, founded by Doug Ricket, is transforming credit access in the global south, enabling millions to afford phones and invest in micro-businesses where traditional credit is scarce.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Rinehart subsequently founded Save Our Teams, an advocacy organization designed to help athletes, parents and alumni mobilize when collegiate swimming programs land on the chopping block.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of found
Verb
  • The idea is that whatever program Connecticut ultimately unveils, the lessons learned from the pilot will help inform RAISE US’s future work.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • While basketball was the reason for the gathering, Agbaji said life’s biggest lessons aren’t always learned on the court.
    — Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of learned
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Tesla is expanding its physical footprint, preparing to open a massive 119,000 square-foot delivery hub and service center in Chatsworth, located in a former Pacific Theatres multiplex.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • In addition, the finance writer said, homebuyers need to consider where a home is located.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of located
Verb
  • Over the years, mounds, pottery shards and other relics of Native American settlements that once dotted the swamp have been discovered.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Another activist discovered that the FWC had pulled his DAVID file, citing a criminal investigation.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of discovered
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“Ferreted (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ferreted%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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