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
The victim’s body, and the murder, remained hidden for nearly eight years until the woman’s new boyfriend found out about the killing and turned her over to police, according to testimony in court.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Authorities found out his driver's license had expired in May 2019, according to the state's attorney's office.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Sources at the studio were shocked by the video, having found out about it at the same time ABC did on Thursday morning.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Angwin found out she was being impersonated through Casey Newton’s Platformer.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite the fact that the Bessette-Kennedy wedding was the hottest news of its time, the paparazzi never found out about the ceremony until after the fact, thanks in part to the zipped lips of the island's residents and the inn's workers.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The capital found out Wednesday night, when the two-term Montana senator abruptly withdrew from his reelection race just minutes before the candidate filing deadline — preventing a last-minute contender for the now-open seat.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Jesse found out about this and came to visit.
—Rick Davis, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Her doctor submitted the necessary paperwork and then found out the new approval would take seven to 10 business days.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Authorities found out his driver's license had expired in May 2019, according to the state's attorney's office.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Sources at the studio were shocked by the video, having found out about it at the same time ABC did on Thursday morning.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
Angwin found out she was being impersonated through Casey Newton’s Platformer.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 12 Mar. 2026
Despite the fact that the Bessette-Kennedy wedding was the hottest news of its time, the paparazzi never found out about the ceremony until after the fact, thanks in part to the zipped lips of the island's residents and the inn's workers.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
The capital found out Wednesday night, when the two-term Montana senator abruptly withdrew from his reelection race just minutes before the candidate filing deadline — preventing a last-minute contender for the now-open seat.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Jesse found out about this and came to visit.
—Rick Davis, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Her doctor submitted the necessary paperwork and then found out the new approval would take seven to 10 business days.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for found out
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The astronomer William Herschel argued that the universe was vaster and older than anyone had realized.—
Kathryn Hughes,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its predictions about the early 21st century were only partially realized, but its deeper engagement with technology, intelligence and human evolution has kept scientists and filmmakers returning to it for nearly six decades.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its founding principles—informed by an environmentally-conscious ethos and values which ‘protect the islands, support local communities, and do business in a…fair and future-focused way,’ says Dixon—mirrored those at Nikoi, and still hold strong today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the three who founded it in 1998 ran two unlicensed boarding schools in Missouri that have since been closed amid abuse allegations.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Will County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Monday that more remains have been found in the same location where the bones of a missing man were discovered last week.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gerald Lopez, who taught English and coached sports at the East County school, was arrested in 2022 by El Cajon police after the then-17-year-old girl’s mother discovered a series of text messages between her daughter and Lopez.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Sadriu, officers learned that Cupe was allegedly assaulting a woman in the park when a bystander intervened in an effort to stop the assault.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Detectives also learned that the juvenile would not be in the state and had no intention of attending the event.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alleged damages must be in excess of $5 million to be heard in Texas Business Court, but plaintiffs state the full amount they are owed will be determined at trial.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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The church is located at 13925 El Camino Real, San Diego, 92130.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Donaldsonville was located in the center of the state’s thriving sugar industry, which was rife with planters growing wealthy on the labor of the enslaved.—
Brenda Wineapple,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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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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“Found out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found%20out. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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