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
America is finding out that the cheapest medical procedure to live longer is the freest one, and it’s called physical activity.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
An extended warranty can fill that gap, but find out exactly what factory coverage remains before purchasing one.
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Emily Mercer,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Fresh from college, Bise took the job out of necessity and instantly found out something about himself.
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Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Watch our staff writer Zach Helfand find out.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
An extended warranty can fill that gap, but find out exactly what factory coverage remains before purchasing one.
—
Emily Mercer,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Fresh from college, Bise took the job out of necessity and instantly found out something about himself.
—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Watch our staff writer Zach Helfand find out.
—
Austin Elias-De Jesus,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find out
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The need behind Tuesday's effort is bigger than many realize.
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How visual clutter quietly overstimulates the brain Visual noise adds up faster than most people realize.
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.
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His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.
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The largest Roman bathhouse complex ever discovered in the Netherlands has surfaced, shedding new light on the wealth and importance of the ancient Roman city of Ulpia Noviomagus.
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As subsidies fade and utilization costs become more visible, companies are beginning to discover that inference isn’t free.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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At age 30, Sarris uncovered the identities of his birth parents and learned of his Native heritage.
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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She was last seen wearing a black shirt and shorts, police said.
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This route will be shorter and more direct to the trailhead and parking lot, which is located at the Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area.
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The Olathe Police Department was seeking the public’s help in locating 7-month-old infant and her mother, 28-year-old Caprice Viehouser, who were last seen May 28 near the 2100 block of East Arrowhead Drive.
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Justices heard the case in January but have yet to issue a ruling.
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They could also be heard voicing their displeasure with a chorus of boos.
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Unlike the movies, where directors get the glory, TV directors sit lower in the hierarchy, below creators, producers and actors.
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After Diop broke up a pass into the box to Adams, McGinn got his foot on a cross to the right of Morocco’s net.
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“Find out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find%20out. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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