FINDING OUT Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

finding out

verb

present participle of find out

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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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 What was the difference between knowing abstractly and finding out that your grandfather's grandfather was enslaved? — Terry Gross, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 Social media reactions to the announcement suggest that some users are only now finding out that their data was being used for AI training. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 After finding out the fire suppression systems didn't work, Mayor Tom Maglicco and his police chief went to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office for help. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Rogan suggested that his guest should hurry up with Iran-war negotiations and get on with the real business of the government, such as finding out whether the government is secretly hoarding extraterrestrial corpses. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Jennifer said finding out Kennus could give her a kidney was an incredible moment for the couple. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 With the news that Assad had fled the country came the hope of finding out their fates. — Sally Hayden, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 What was your reaction to finding out that your character was going to die like that? — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 But parenthood offers you this opportunity to burn your entire life down in sacrifice to finding out what’s real. — Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for finding out

Verb

Something can be beloved, complex, and captivating and still not be a planet; there is liberation—redemption, even—in realizing this world remains undiminished.

— Mike Brown, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2026
Congratulations on realizing that your wedding party should consist of those closest to you, regardless of gender.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of realizing

Verb

It’s mainly centered on Billie, who is worried about an old Facebook post standing in the way of finding a job.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Elevating a home can take several months, and while this project would foot the entire bill for elevation, the pot of cash does not cover the costs of finding another place to live during construction.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of finding

Verb

The list of 500 schools was compiled by the magazine and data research firm Statista, Schools were given a score based on their student outcomes, learning environment and their attractiveness to students.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
How marketing teams are evaluating a provider Teams choosing a partner for this work are learning to ask pointed questions instead of accepting a buzzword.

— Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of learning

Verb

Actual Roman ruins As for those interested in seeing legitimate sites, Arya recommends Verona for an amphitheater, or Aquileia, two and a half hours northeast on Veneto’s border with Friuli.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Major departures included releasing Cousins, parting ways with linebackers Troy Andersen and Kaden Elliss, and seeing veteran safety Justin Simmons head into retirement.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

The system is designed to extend cyborg insects’ capabilities beyond simply locating survivors.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The Minneapolis police report outlines the response of more than 150 first responders, detailing their movements and actions throughout the day, including locating the 23-year-old suspect, treating victims and clearing rooms inside the church.

— Beret Leone, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of locating

Verb

People hearing those stories—attorneys, reporters, healthcare workers or friends—may expect a clearer, linear narrative.

— Michele Patterson Ford, Scientific American, 22 Aug. 2026
Up until that point, all of my recordings were just me and my guitar, so hearing the drums and the extra vocals blew my mind.

— Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of hearing

Verb

For decades, El Capitan has kicked off the high school football season with the Vaquero Run, with players running down Maine Avenue in Lakeside.

— John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Ace also has video of him running down the speedy Deshonne Redeaux last season to prevent a touchdown against Oaks Christian.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026