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
Click here to find out how Miami history influenced the newsletter’s title.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The reasons for this are likely complicated and could be a combination of factors, including lack of awareness, barriers to access and fear of finding out the result.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Wisconsin Watch and the Cap Times teamed up to find out what students and their families need to know about this new requirement.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The reasons for this are likely complicated and could be a combination of factors, including lack of awareness, barriers to access and fear of finding out the result.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Wisconsin Watch and the Cap Times teamed up to find out what students and their families need to know about this new requirement.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find out
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Afghans lost the ability to contact anyone within or beyond their borders, sending waves of panic worldwide as families, colleagues and friends realized an entire nation had gone dark.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The video Cooney posted to Instagram includes security camera footage of the moment Ashley realized her mistake.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Drivers from outside of Finneytown, using GPS to find Dutch Bros, don't know alternate routes to the store.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Analyzing its grocery orders that included candy in 2024, Instacart found each state's Halloween candy preferences.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Investigators discovered additional body parts inside the Gein home, including the remains of Mary Hogan, a 51-year-old tavern owner who had been missing for three years.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Miami police officers discovered a car riddled with bullets Friday night, with no one around.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessean requested additional records to learn how many of those students are enrolled at each school, along with more detailed demographic information on the students.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, fans won't be able to see LeBron or Luka on the court with the team for Friday's game, though.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many who took the survey saw Goldberg-Polin as too moral to get involved in the rough and tumble world of Israel’s fractious political scene.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Rayna James' house was located in Belle Meade, many scenes take place at the Bluebird Cafe, and other filming locations include Percy Warner Park, the Ryman Auditorium, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The 5 Spot, The Parthenon at Centennial Park, The Grand Ole Opry, Biscuit Love, and more.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Taylor does have a bus pass and has been previously located in Milwaukee, police said.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Our team wants to hear your tips, chase the leads and uncover the truth.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The women are hearing none of this.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to get a congress of 15, with at least eight members coming from Cincinnati's homeless shelters and seven representing people who live outdoors or in temporary housing.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jonathan Taylor got the three touchdowns but was hardly explosive on a down-to-down basis.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Find out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find%20out. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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