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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
Karen first found out about hearing loss when Klugo’s older sister failed a routine newborn auditory test.
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Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
In a particularly egregious reminder of just how widespread the problem has become, a United States district judge in Mississippi found out that lawyers from both sides of a recent case had used AI.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Reiter only found out about Epstein turning himself in on the solicitation charge by reading the newspaper.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Woods Richardson himself found out about an hour before the game.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
The envelope with the secret number was unsealed on a conference stage in July 2024, and Schlamminger and his team finally found out the real results of their work.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The actor believed the tumor was caused by his lymphoma, but later found out the two cancers were unrelated.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Fox News Host Jesse Waters found out the hard way after a very awkward interaction with Queen Camilla during the state banquet held in honor of the King and Queen during their visit to the United States.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
After the Story of Ireland cast found out, Deadline has seen evidence that Ryan was visited at least once by his liaison officer, while others from the production cut ties with him.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
In a particularly egregious reminder of just how widespread the problem has become, a United States district judge in Mississippi found out that lawyers from both sides of a recent case had used AI.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
Reiter only found out about Epstein turning himself in on the solicitation charge by reading the newspaper.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Woods Richardson himself found out about an hour before the game.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
The envelope with the secret number was unsealed on a conference stage in July 2024, and Schlamminger and his team finally found out the real results of their work.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
The actor believed the tumor was caused by his lymphoma, but later found out the two cancers were unrelated.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Fox News Host Jesse Waters found out the hard way after a very awkward interaction with Queen Camilla during the state banquet held in honor of the King and Queen during their visit to the United States.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2026
After the Story of Ireland cast found out, Deadline has seen evidence that Ryan was visited at least once by his liaison officer, while others from the production cut ties with him.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for found out
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Prieur du Perray said the company quickly realized the issue extended beyond a single group.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Of course, they won’t all be realized, but the magnitude of the problem is clear.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The company was founded in 1998 by skydivers Chris Hall and his father, John Hall, and for nearly three decades has operated out of Butler Memorial Airport.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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University of Washington researchers discovered the tapeworm, which can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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According to the park, an 11-year-old boy first discovered the tracks after a 1908 flood scoured the Paluxy Riverbed, exposing the limestone.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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For much of history, before humans learned how to engineer immunity, almost every parent had to bury at least one of their children, and often more.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The young star learned nothing comes easy at Madison Square Garden.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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In the video, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog while the woman, identified as Marie Marseille, holds the animal, crying.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Hoiby watched the verdict via video link from prison but could not be seen or heard in the courtroom.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Additional ocean view guest rooms are available on the top floors of the main lodge, where the restaurant and bar are also located.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The county’s water treatment facility, located adjacent to Piney Point off of Buckeye Road, has been used to clean and dispose of polluted water for the last several years, and is expected to play a crucial role in the site’s long-term closure.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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