1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
that was around the time that I found out I was adopted
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2
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
found out about the new restaurant by reading reviews online
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Recent Examples of find out
Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
To find out, ProPublica and FRONTLINE combed through social media, court records and news stories.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
In a new clip that debuted exclusively at CinemaCon on Monday night, Peter finds out the hard way that Michelle has moved on.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
To find out when to expect your state return, enter your Social Security number and your state refund amount.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
To find out, ProPublica and FRONTLINE combed through social media, court records and news stories.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
In a new clip that debuted exclusively at CinemaCon on Monday night, Peter finds out the hard way that Michelle has moved on.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
To find out when to expect your state return, enter your Social Security number and your state refund amount.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find out
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Cade realized the players were sweating out electrolytes – another word for minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium – and upsetting the body’s chemical balance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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On the top floor of a Brooklyn brownstone, the AD100 iconoclast has realized an immersive feat of contemporary design—and by hand no less.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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After Judith’s husband Kobi found that issue of Life magazine in 1981, she and her brother were stunned to learn the extent of their father’s heroism.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff's office said possible human trafficking victims were identified and evidence of prostitution was found at Eva Massage on Cross Timbers Road and Sun Massage on Flower Mound Road.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sticker prices have been rising since automakers discovered Americans are willing to pay more for bigger, more expensive SUVs and pickup trucks that bring the companies more profit from each sale.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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After discovering that the infantry is mounting an attack on Southern forces, Henry considers the chance to clear his name and finally fight for his country.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Robert enjoys learning fun facts about different creatures and can talk about them with excitement and curiosity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Lemont’s Gabriela Kuruc grew up learning the game of soccer through some tough, competitive family games with her older cousins.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the trailer, the Wicked Oscar nominee can be seen in the hot seat, continuing the Focker family tradition of being interviewed while strapped to a lie detector test.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The plan is for Maton to throw off a mound during the upcoming homestand and see where that leads.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Later in 2025, the diver located human remains that were ultimately turned over to the state medical examiner's office.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The new park, if approved, will be located north of the existing NorthWind Crossings, Becknell Industrial’s 200-acre business park.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The crowd had gathered in the foyer to hear the sculptor give his speech.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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He was heard on international airlines as the voice of The Discovery Channel’s in-flight entertainment.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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At that moment Contreras made perhaps the biggest play of the game, eschewing the easy force play on McGonigle at first and making the considerably more challenging throw to second to get the lead runner.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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In 2024-25, the Lightning went 29-8-4 at home during the regular season and pushed to get home-ice advantage over the Panthers by finishing second in the Atlantic Division.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Find out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find%20out. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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