1
as in to discover
to come to an awareness of
was immediately able to ascertain that the girl was uncomfortable talking about her life at home
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2
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
ascertained that their old colonial-era house had once functioned as a tavern
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Recent Examples of ascertain
Knowing exactly which offerings will positively impact employees’ lives and which benefits will go unused can be difficult for leaders to accurately ascertain.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Now, the fates of both Jokic and Murray have been ascertained.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Reuters was not able to ascertain how long EGodly used DiamondCDN, or whether EGodly paid Coristine's company.
—Raphael Satter, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
An official cause of death will not be ascertained for Michelle Trachtenberg after the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star's family objected to an autopsy being performed.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Now, the fates of both Jokic and Murray have been ascertained.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Reuters was not able to ascertain how long EGodly used DiamondCDN, or whether EGodly paid Coristine's company.
—Raphael Satter, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
An official cause of death will not be ascertained for Michelle Trachtenberg after the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl star's family objected to an autopsy being performed.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascertain
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In an Episode 2 hospital flashback, Abby discovers her father, who was about to remove Ellie's brain for a humanity-saving cure.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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First discovered: 9:05 p.m. April 21 Initial location: Humboldt County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Village A new wildfire was reported today at 9:05 p.m. in Humboldt County.—
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22 Apr. 2025
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With Mark Scheifele and Connor cycling on the outside, trying desperately to find a chance in the middle, Iafallo drove to the net and jumped on a Scheifele rebound, scoring the game-tying goal while off balance in the slot.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Those few minutes sent students scrambling for cover and barricading themselves around campus until authorities found them.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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During the five years, while some of the art was displayed a few blocks away in the Brutalist former home of the Whitney at Madison and 75th, the Frick has been rebuilt and restored and rehabbed, successfully realizing a vision of Ian Wardropper, who just stepped down as the Frick’s director.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Like many other residents, Siba did not realize that other armed groups were also coming with a different motive: hunting down Alawites.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also learned that a friend of Johnson's had pawned a handgun for him.—
William Morris,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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This is a learning opportunity rooted in both experience and education, so what are your intentions for growth through study and travel? Libra Shuhua Xiong Venus-Saturn conjunction on April 24: Make your routines more relational.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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Horsetail is a great option for travelers with accessibility concerns, while those who want more can hike to Upper Horsetail Falls and see the cave that’s tucked behind the curtain of water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Healthcare, industrials, and technology sectors also saw better earnings growth rates last week.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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No special skills were needed to locate the bounty given they were spread out across the grass in plain sight.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cesar Hernandez, who had been convicted and sentenced for murder in California, allegedly killed Abigail Esparza Reyes, who was part of a specialized Mexican state police unit responsible for locating foreign fugitives who cross the border, during a shootout on April 9, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Several dogs could be allegedly heard whimpering in the home.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Transparent pricing: Rates are determined based on calculations that consider real factors—from driving experience and vehicle type to business location.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The new hearing is scheduled for May 9 and will determine the admissibility of the reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Ascertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascertain. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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