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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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 your reaction to finding out that your character was going to die like that?
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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
Griffin recalls the moment Ahead of his debut, Griffin met with reporters to discuss his career up to this point, the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and finding out he was getting promoted to the Big Leagues.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But for Hall, the convoluted process of finding out about the ectopic pregnancy, and then undergoing emergency surgery, added layers to her pain.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Someone who can hold all that is someone worth finding out about.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Families are having an even harder time than usual talking to loved ones in immigration detention or finding out where they're located during the current Department of Homeland Security shutdown, a Texas Democrat says.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
The journey to finding out starts next week.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Netflix said couples on the series — who range from 22 to 60 years old — will make a commitment to stay together before finding out their partner’s age.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
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
Griffin recalls the moment Ahead of his debut, Griffin met with reporters to discuss his career up to this point, the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and finding out he was getting promoted to the Big Leagues.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But for Hall, the convoluted process of finding out about the ectopic pregnancy, and then undergoing emergency surgery, added layers to her pain.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Someone who can hold all that is someone worth finding out about.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Families are having an even harder time than usual talking to loved ones in immigration detention or finding out where they're located during the current Department of Homeland Security shutdown, a Texas Democrat says.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
The journey to finding out starts next week.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Netflix said couples on the series — who range from 22 to 60 years old — will make a commitment to stay together before finding out their partner’s age.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finding out
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In doing so, a national AI framework will also promote public confidence in the safe development of AI, which, at the end of the day, is the essential context for realizing the full potential of this truly historic and transformative technology.—
John R. Dearie,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Currently in the test phase, the gigantic reusable rocket is key to SpaceX realizing Musk's ambitions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Prescott went in-depth on Thursday about how the film aspect of preparing for blitzes is one of the biggest keys in finding success when it’s thrown at him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Because southern Greenland’s caribou are nonmigratory, finding a herd is the second-hardest part of hunting them.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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That lab will focus on discovering advanced materials including superconductors that can carry electricity with zero resistance.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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As boomers lead the way in funding and organizing these trips, families are discovering new ways to connect, celebrate and create memories that last far beyond the vacation itself.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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He was raised by grandparents and was told Rachel was his sister, only learning the truth in adulthood.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Quick hits Cornerback Chau Smith-Wade, who is seeing time at safety, blitzed Pickett for a would-be sack during 11-on-11 work.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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This is inevitably a book by a human about how humans—the makers of art and its viewers—understand the dog seeing in relation to our species.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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New London police shared information about the vehicle to other area departments in the hopes of locating it, police said.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department detectives are seeking help locating a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in North Hollywood on Thursday.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Anthony, hearing his mother’s concerns, got a ride instead.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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As part of a series of pre-trial motions, Pino’s attorneys asked Tinkler Mendez to stop the jury from hearing about Puig’s injuries.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Around 20 shots are heard, then the shooters are seen running down the street.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, the latest official look at employment trends showed that there’s still a deep chill running down the spine of the US economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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