Synonyms of find out

find out

verb

1

as in to realize

to come to an awareness of

that was around the time that I found out I was adopted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• realize
• discover
• see
• learn
• hear
• find
• get on (to)
• get wind of
• ascertain
• catch on (to)
• wise (up)
• figure out
• hit (on or upon)
• detect
• tumble (to)
• encounter
• spot
• perceive
• puzzle (out)
• note
• calculate
• divine
• discern
• observe
• espy
• descry
• dope (out)
• mind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• ignore
• overlook
• disregard
• forget
• cover
• hide
• conceal
• curtain
• veil
• mask
• screen
• blot out
• unlearn
• cloak
• blanket
• occult
• shroud
• enshroud

2

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort

found out about the new restaurant by reading reviews online

Synonyms & Similar Words

• find
• learn
• discover
• locate
• get
• track (down)
• run down
• turn up
• dig out
• hunt (down or up)
• determine
• detect
• ascertain
• dig up
• dredge (up)
• hit (on or upon)
• scout (up)
• nose out
• root (out)
• scare up
• ferret (out)
• rout (out)
• look for
• rummage
• descry
• search (for or out)
• sight
• spot
• seek
• espy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pass over
• miss
• overlook
• lose
• misplace
• misset
• mislay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of find out

This one, on April 21, was standing room only, filled with residents who had just found out about the plans for the quarry. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

As the officers recall the incident, Hondo focuses on finding out who the mole is and how to proceed with this information. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

The former Late Show host recounted finding out his show had been cancelled during the appearance. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Shanahan found out first and told him early Thursday morning. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026