FOUND OUT Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

found out

verb

past tense of find out

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 Shadix found out last month that FWC had searched her DAVID information 17 times between 2023 and 2025. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Balogun found out about the decision in a team meeting Sunday, a source familiar with the situation said. — Monica Alba, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Preston found out on her own that having the APOE4 gene is serious. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 After the investigation was complete, authorities found out the couple had retained cremation or disposal services for a total of 11 dogs across four different businesses. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 How does Ken think customers found out about the changes that Cracker Barrel was about to ram through? — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026 Karen first found out about hearing loss when Klugo’s older sister failed a routine newborn auditory test. — 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 Woods Richardson himself found out about an hour before the game. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026

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Based on 1937 plans by a Swedish naval architect and taking eight decades to finally be realized, the 143-foot Svea is the longest J ever built.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
But Russell, 43, quickly realized the pollution was going to be a larger issue.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

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The festival, which spans the beach between Santa Monica Pier and Bay Street, takes its name from the street where Allen Sides founded the Ocean Way Recording studios.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Marchanta, which was founded by Raylin Diaz, creative director, in the Dominican Republic creates collectible sculptural objects and fragrances inspired by the cultural richness of the Caribbean.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Definition of found

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Over the years, mounds, pottery shards and other relics of Native American settlements that once dotted the swamp have been discovered.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Another activist discovered that the FWC had pulled his DAVID file, citing a criminal investigation.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

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The idea is that whatever program Connecticut ultimately unveils, the lessons learned from the pilot will help inform RAISE US’s future work.

— P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
While basketball was the reason for the gathering, Agbaji said life’s biggest lessons aren’t always learned on the court.

— Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of learned

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On the opposite side of the ball, he could be heard barking orders out during pick-and-roll situations, loudly letting teammates know where the ball-handler was headed.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Griffin and Mahony first heard about the Canberra competition just after their wedding.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of heard

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Residents of Sirik, a city located at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, reported hearing several explosions from a distance, according to the semi-official Mehr News Agency.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Tropical Delight Odia Catering, located at 235 North Industrial Boulevard in Bedford, had a score of 99.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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