1
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
that was around the time that I found out I was adopted
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2
as in to find
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 find out
Ahead, find out how to watch the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup with and without a cable subscription, including for free.
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2025
Eddie finds out the truth, Kevin transforms, Harry gets stabbed, and Conrad and Maeve plan their post-prison future.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Lewis rewrote that script, but didn’t find out until the movie was already shooting that his producer had never actually secured the legal rights to the story.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 31 May 2025
During testimony on May 22, Mescudi recalled Combs allegedly breaking into his house in December 2011 after the record executive found out about the relationship.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2025
Eddie finds out the truth, Kevin transforms, Harry gets stabbed, and Conrad and Maeve plan their post-prison future.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 1 June 2025
Lewis rewrote that script, but didn’t find out until the movie was already shooting that his producer had never actually secured the legal rights to the story.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 31 May 2025
During testimony on May 22, Mescudi recalled Combs allegedly breaking into his house in December 2011 after the record executive found out about the relationship.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find out
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Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Most important, audiences now get to realize that Paul Gross is in this!—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
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Fears that a serial killer is at large were reignited by the recent discovery of a body in a Texas lake, where 19 corpses have been found over the past three years.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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First discovered: 5:52 p.m. June 8 Initial location: Placer County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Deerborne A new wildfire was reported today at 5:52 p.m. in Placer County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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State police discovered a Chevrolet Camaro Z28 that had hit a large tree with the front end facing a south-southeast direction, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Ginny, who winds up pregnant after striking up a romance with Wolfe (Ty Doran) from her poetry class, decides to terminate her pregnancy shortly after learning of her condition, and her mom is completely on board with whatever her daughter wants.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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As word of Pali’s interest traveled, Magee said, the Philharmonic’s board of directors learned of the school’s situation.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Buy tickets to see your favorite artist and savor an unforgettable concert.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Todd and Julie did see a minor court victory in 2019 when the Georgia Department of Revenue cleared the couple of a $2 million state tax evasion charge stemming from a two-year investigation of nearly eight years of returns beginning in 2008.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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No one supposedly could locate the accused to bring to trial, despite the men belonging to one of England’s highest nobility houses.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Ellie’s Bar London’s hottest new bar is located — where else? — in Dalston.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
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Christina Aguilera didn't let the haters get her down early in her career.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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His parents weren't totally aware of his unusual spot to get a few hours of rest.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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“Find out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/find%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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