1
as in realizing
to come to an awareness of
that was around the time that I found out I was adopted
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as in finding
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 finding out
Griffin recalls the moment Ahead of his debut, Griffin met with reporters to discuss his career up to this point, the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, and finding out he was getting promoted to the Big Leagues.
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But for Hall, the convoluted process of finding out about the ectopic pregnancy, and then undergoing emergency surgery, added layers to her pain.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Someone who can hold all that is someone worth finding out about.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Families are having an even harder time than usual talking to loved ones in immigration detention or finding out where they're located during the current Department of Homeland Security shutdown, a Texas Democrat says.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
The journey to finding out starts next week.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Netflix said couples on the series — who range from 22 to 60 years old — will make a commitment to stay together before finding out their partner’s age.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
For many, finding out the answers to these questions has been next to impossible.
—Maryann Berto, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
As demonstrated on the show and the movies, when Godzilla strikes, the world feels the rumble, with poor San Francisco finding out the hard way in his 2014 outing.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Patrick Damp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But for Hall, the convoluted process of finding out about the ectopic pregnancy, and then undergoing emergency surgery, added layers to her pain.
—Emily Brindley
health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Someone who can hold all that is someone worth finding out about.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Families are having an even harder time than usual talking to loved ones in immigration detention or finding out where they're located during the current Department of Homeland Security shutdown, a Texas Democrat says.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 21 Mar. 2026
The journey to finding out starts next week.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Netflix said couples on the series — who range from 22 to 60 years old — will make a commitment to stay together before finding out their partner’s age.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
For many, finding out the answers to these questions has been next to impossible.
—Maryann Berto, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
As demonstrated on the show and the movies, when Godzilla strikes, the world feels the rumble, with poor San Francisco finding out the hard way in his 2014 outing.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finding out
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But, realizing his memory is failing and badly shaken by the disappointing results of his last two plays, Pagnol is wracked by doubt until his younger self, Little Marcel, appears.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bovino flailed back at every affront instead of focusing on his mission, not realizing his recklessness was eroding public support for his cause and threatening it altogether.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In an increasingly digital world, church leaders say many are seeking deeper connection--and finding it during Holy Week.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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After discovering secret letters between two Victorian poets, academics Roland and Maud set out to untangle a literary mystery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, volunteers called emergency services after discovering their client had fallen.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years spent learning the craft gave Jovy insight into how ideas travel through culture and how messages resonate across communities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old boy, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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After the return of democracy in 1983, the state took responsibility for prosecuting those responsible for the crimes but showed less commitment to locating victims’ remains.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Sciutto reported hearing booms from missile-defense interceptions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prolonged volumes above 85 decibels are considered harmful to hearing.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Bruins held the ball with the clock running down, and Leger-Walker dribbled it to around the top of the three-point line and stopped.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The phone hit Green near his ear, with blood quickly running down his neck following the impact.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 Mar. 2026
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