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

Problems show up late, and the shopper often finds out before the brand does. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

One of the officials said the investigation also aims to find out why air defense systems did not provide earlier warning of the attack in which the Houthi missiles and drones flew over 620 miles to reach Riyadh. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Detectives found out Lopez rented a car in Key Largo and drove out of town, Sheriff Rick Ramsay said. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026

Once the staff finds out what kind of therapy the participants would like to have, they are connected with the clinician who best fits their needs. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026