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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
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.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for found out
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Then doctors realized Gould's heart was failing.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Cade realized the players were sweating out electrolytes — another word for minerals like sodium, potassium and magnesium — and upsetting the body’s chemical balance.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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When one landowner stuck a fireworks stand on the property across the way and was letting consumers shoot them off on-site, Foreman fought it by founding the Church of Peace and Quiet.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ksubi Ksubi is celebrating 420 by dropping a new capsule collection with STAYME70, the premium cannabis brand founded by former professional basketball player Carmelo Anthony.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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During the traffic stop, officers discovered Harrison in the back seat, and learned that the ride-share driver was taking him to a Westminster-area hotel.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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Celeste’s family has largely stayed out of public view since her body was discovered.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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During their first meeting, at Mar-a-Lago, in 2017, Xi famously learned about American strikes on Syria.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fifty years ago, a teen at a summer mountain camp learned about smog in Southern California and its effects on forests.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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But the pregame boos McCollum heard Monday were nothing compared to what the Garden crowd later showered him with after a third-quarter spat with Jose Alvarado.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ned’s father, Bob Hunt, visited the hospital that night to check on English and heard the news he was paralyzed from the neck down.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The suspect was later located in Paramount and arrested Tuesday, April 14.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The seven-screen theater, located near the North Hollywood Metro station, is considered one of the company’s more accessible venues and a key part of the NoHo Arts District.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 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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