1
as in realized
to come to an awareness of
that was around the time that I found out I was adopted
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as in found
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 found out
Davie detectives then found out that the DEA was also looking into Cooper’s group, and the two agencies began a joint investigation.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel quickly found out that the big picture is hard to see through cataracts.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Darrow once found out that a hospital was sharing confidential patient data, including consumers’ medical conditions and illness symptoms, with online advertisers like Google and Facebook.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
But then, days later, the OP found out something that shocked her.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Jack has lived his whole life in fear of being found out within his community, but Daniel arrives and shows Jack that at least some of his fears are unfounded.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Cracker Barrel quickly found out that the big picture is hard to see through cataracts.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Darrow once found out that a hospital was sharing confidential patient data, including consumers’ medical conditions and illness symptoms, with online advertisers like Google and Facebook.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
But then, days later, the OP found out something that shocked her.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Jack has lived his whole life in fear of being found out within his community, but Daniel arrives and shows Jack that at least some of his fears are unfounded.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for found out
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In Raton, Velasco quickly realized that students' attention wasn't always guaranteed.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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It was realized moments later when Tigers running back Jamal Roberts motored 63 yards for a cushion-building touchdown.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Ekstrom had founded and sold her 7-figure social impact company, Headbands of Hope.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The company was founded by a Xavier University graduate, Peter Klekamp, in 2001 as a real estate management firm focused on multifamily and industrial properties.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some studies have discovered suicidal ideation persisting in young people suffering from gender dysphoria.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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The group also discovered that more than 450 beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination for at least 25% of the days tested.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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In those brief exchanges, the MLA team has learned that legal protection for migrant workers becomes something tangible, proof that someone is looking out for them.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Andrew Cherng brought something else best learned from his hands-on experience.—
Martina Castellanos,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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One of those bets was £115 but it was heard the same person had placed almost £1,000 on the corners market of a fixture not involving Paqueta just two days earlier.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Putin cannot be heard speaking clearly in Russian in the CCTV clip.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The epicenter was located about 34 miles west-northwest of Petrolia, at a depth of 7 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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To qualify for a portion of the county arts funding, organizations must be active 501(c)3 entities, located and operating in Milwaukee County, organized for the primary purpose of producing or presenting the arts, and open to the general public, according to the county's application terms.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Found out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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