1
as in realizing
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 finding
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 finding out
Barber had another thought upon seeing Miller play and finding out that the new kid was in Trocheck’s age group.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Since finding out the gun that killed Dark Hearts member Warren Clarke (Joshua Dye) at the trap house robbery gone wrong once belonged to one of their own, Perry has been on a mission to figure out who inside the biker gang was feeding information to the thieves.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Barry Bostwick, 80, who played Brad Majors opposite Sarandon's Janet Weiss, recalls finding out.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
My impression was several of my colleagues were amused by this mystery and a bit invested in finding out the outcome.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Katelynn had only selected a few pairs of baby clothes and shoes after finding out the baby’s gender.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Copper poisoning had ‘heartbreaking’ collateral Baldwin was part of the team tasked with finding out, in the aftermath, what all that copper would do.
—Alex Music
august 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2025
Goldie, like Bucephalus, seized the bit and galloped into the intoxicating world of knowing, of finding out, of discovering reasons and causations.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Since finding out the gun that killed Dark Hearts member Warren Clarke (Joshua Dye) at the trap house robbery gone wrong once belonged to one of their own, Perry has been on a mission to figure out who inside the biker gang was feeding information to the thieves.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Barry Bostwick, 80, who played Brad Majors opposite Sarandon's Janet Weiss, recalls finding out.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
My impression was several of my colleagues were amused by this mystery and a bit invested in finding out the outcome.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Katelynn had only selected a few pairs of baby clothes and shoes after finding out the baby’s gender.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Copper poisoning had ‘heartbreaking’ collateral Baldwin was part of the team tasked with finding out, in the aftermath, what all that copper would do.
—Alex Music
august 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Aug. 2025
Goldie, like Bucephalus, seized the bit and galloped into the intoxicating world of knowing, of finding out, of discovering reasons and causations.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finding out
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In a significant step toward realizing the vision of quantum networks, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) research team has achieved a critical breakthrough.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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Nikita Chibrikov picked off the pass, realizing late that it was intended for his linemate, and ultimately derailing what would have been a clear break for Nyquist.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Longhorns take the opening kickoff of the second half and use nearly half of the third quarter to drive 75 yards in 14 plays, capped by Manning finding a wide-open Moore in the back of the end zone for a 12-yard touchdown and a 10-6 lead.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t Punchline, but the milieu is an ideal backdrop, and the idea of standing on stage and finding yourself in the process is inspired.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
11 Oct. 2025
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Harris Teeter, based in North Carolina, initiated a voluntary recall of its Cinnamon Texas Toast and Asiago Texas Toast on September 11 after discovering that cheese and butter - which contain milk - were not listed as ingredients.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Joel really took a kick from, quote unquote, discovering, quote unquote, new actors or actors who had been unseen in films.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Lawson-Remer cited the connection between education and clinical practice, and the ability to keep working while learning, as the key factors in making progress in the larger goal of significantly growing the local mental health care workforce.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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This alternative learning pathway can explain some behavioral similarities in bird families that have parental input.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
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Bushman found that sense of victimization is unique to American culture and the current generation’s addiction to media, while seeing little connection to low self-esteem in the attackers.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Oct. 2025
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The wildlife group checked on the koala, but seeing no signs of distress, left it to its own devices, according to the outlet.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Wichita Police Department is now asking for the community’s help in identifying and locating the female and anybody that recognizes her or might have any information about her identity or whereabouts should reach out to the Wichita Police Department immediately.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The data revealed canines have an 11 percent higher chance of being found than their feline counterparts, highlighting the different challenges in locating and recovering missing pets.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Brad Pitt is a klutzy errand boy for the mob sent to Mexico to retrieve a priceless pistol with a magical backstory; Julia Roberts is his long-suffering girlfriend who angrily dumps him upon hearing the news.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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After hearing the guilty verdict, the judge immediately sentenced Shaw to life without parole.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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There were new takes on its Serpenti Cuore 1968 featuring enamel running down its sinuous handle and the smaller Cuoricini version offered in an array of jewel tones.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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On that snap to Herbert, the play-clock was running down, Bonitto recalled.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Finding out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finding%20out. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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