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
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.
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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
For many, finding out the answers to these questions has been next to impossible.
—Maryann Berto, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
As demonstrated on the show and the movies, when Godzilla strikes, the world feels the rumble, with poor San Francisco finding out the hard way in his 2014 outing.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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
For many, finding out the answers to these questions has been next to impossible.
—Maryann Berto, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
As demonstrated on the show and the movies, when Godzilla strikes, the world feels the rumble, with poor San Francisco finding out the hard way in his 2014 outing.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finding out
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But nobody seemed bothered Saturday night by the new stadium’s location, or by the work left to be done finishing it, or by the long delay realizing this night, or even by settling for a draw.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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There’s nothing more devastating than opening your travel bag and realizing your expensive shampoo leaked all over your precious personal belongings.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
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Brunson said the two have been finding a rhythm on the court.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of Korean adoptees in the West have already requested that their cases be investigated by a fact-finding commission reviewing past human rights violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday, April 7 Health inspectors gave a red placard to the Land Park Japanese restaurant after discovering eight cockroaches throughout the facility including under the cook’s line and on a glue trap under the miso soup station.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a great garden center—especially one worth the extra miles.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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For now, Buchanon is just focused on learning the scheme, his teammates and trying to impart some wisdom on the Horned Frogs’ younger offensive linemen.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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At our newest campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts, for example students will train in a 25,000-square-foot facility equipped with interactive shifting simulation and a new curriculum that focuses on hands-on learning from day one.—
Samantha Greenberg,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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That means residents are seeing larger chunks of their paychecks going to utilities compared to people in other places.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sponsors began seeing themselves out on Monday, and the entire festival was quickly canceled after news of Ye’s ban broke on Tuesday.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Riverside County Department of Animal Services officials are seeking help from the public in locating a pair of dogs that were recently involved in an attack on a wild burro, part of a series of attacks on the creatures dating back to late 2025.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With 43 degree temperatures announced at first pitch and gusty winds throughout the game, Early had difficulty locating his pitches and was forced to grind through four laborious innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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We are used to hearing him through a halo of reverb, as part of a Vocoder robo-choir, tucked back in the mix, less a focal point than another instrument in the ensemble.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Another big surprise was hearing Karen Fukuhara finally speak as Kimiko.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Less than 10 minutes later, that same fan is running down the street with others, shrieking and holding up their photos and signed papers in triumph.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Instantly the turkey was up again and running down a shallow ditch.—
Bruce Brady,
Outdoor Life,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Finding out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finding%20out. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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