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
According to the court record, the parents of the two trans teens were forced to find out-of-state clinics where their children could continue their treatment — one in Minnesota and the other in Colorado.
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Matthew Kelly
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Look below to find out where to watch online without and with a cable subscription, including ways to stream for free.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Offensive tackle Troy Fautanu found out on Instagram.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Matthew Kelly
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Look below to find out where to watch online without and with a cable subscription, including ways to stream for free.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Offensive tackle Troy Fautanu found out on Instagram.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find out
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But being able to use the environment in surprising ways matched the surprising depth and detail with which the actors were able to realize characters that could be somewhat archetypal.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The answer is more complicated than many shoppers realize.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Minutes later, police also responded to the 3800 block of Salerno Street where, inside, officers found the two suspects dead.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Guests can take an organic garden tour to learn about the plants and produce grown here, including Vietnamese lemons, pandan, passion fruit, mangoes, papayas, bananas, and 10 types of chili peppers from Korea, Vietnam, and Cuba.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Conrad Weiser was a Pennsylvania German who had roamed the frontier for decades, learning the Indian languages and befriending Indian leaders, including some who encountered Washington in Ohio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Fox joined a Spurs team that had Paul start all 82 games last season, watched the Spurs replace Paul with second-overall draft pick Dylan Harper and then saw Stephon Castle build on his Rookie of the Year campaign by leading San Antonio in touches and assists.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Some saw the chance to steer Cuba to a model like Vietnam, where communist rule coexisted with a thriving economy.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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The center, located at 7040 Independent Parkway, is also accused of failing to report this incident and other ones to the state in accordance with state law.—
Lina Ruiz
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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That’s where the art galleries and vendors selling Cuban memorabilia are located in CubaNostalgia.—
Sarah Moreno
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Language access, cultural competency and workforce representation all play critical role in helping people feel respected, heard and supported throughout the healing journey.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The idea of a faraway place came up, which everybody has heard about but not been to yet.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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The area North Cornwall has plenty of fancy restaurants, but Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow gets the balance right between sophisticated seafood and laidback service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Cameron Brink’s 10 points were the only ones provided by the Sparks’ bench, while the Tempo got 42 points from reserves.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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