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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 investigation was complete, authorities found out the couple had retained cremation or disposal services for a total of 11 dogs across four different businesses.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
Reiter only found out about Epstein turning himself in on the solicitation charge by reading the newspaper.
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Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Woods Richardson himself found out about an hour before the game.
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Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 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.
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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.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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
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
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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Right to food People who have realized the right to food and adequate nutrition can reliably access affordable, healthy and nutritious food.
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These two facts mean that revenue estimates from higher levies are rarely realized.
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Amazon‘s Wondery is aiming to amplify the game of Boardroom, the media company founded by NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, under a wide-ranging deal.
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Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.
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The prosecutor’s office, taking a fresh look at the murder, learned the lead investigator shared those doubts.
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For our industry, so much still runs on personality and learned experience.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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The proposal, which will be heard at Monday's city council meeting, is estimated by the city to cost between $15,000 and $25,000, primarily because of the cost of materials needed to suspend it at the new location.
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It's located in Ansley Mall fronting the Northeast Beltline Trail.
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Smoke from the fire has been pushing to the east and northeast, meaning the air quality at popular vacation spots like Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks — which are located far south of the flames — hasn’t been significantly affected beyond some haze sinking into the Bryce area.
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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).
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.
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“Found out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/found%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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