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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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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
According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, James only found out about the move while having a postgame dinner with his family following a 128-112 Lakers victory over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The 2025 Grammy Awards are honoring the standouts in music from last year, as artists, producers and fans are eager to find out who will bring home the night's top prizes a little under three months after nominations were announced.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
To find out why, read your full Aries tarot horoscope for February 2025.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
Tune in next week to find out, because this is not one to miss.
—Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
The 2025 Grammy Awards are honoring the standouts in music from last year, as artists, producers and fans are eager to find out who will bring home the night's top prizes a little under three months after nominations were announced.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2025
To find out why, read your full Aries tarot horoscope for February 2025.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025
Tune in next week to find out, because this is not one to miss.
—Essence, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for find out
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Two teams vie for a chance at history Many people don't realize the Super Bowl is more than just the fleeting hours of the game and a 15-minute halftime show.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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But due to widespread deforestation, palm oil plantations and erosion, my team and I realized that much of the ancient landscape that remains above water has been obliterated—and finding signs of archaic life remains elusive.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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The effort to find the right engine and tail rotor from the Black Hawk continues, the agency said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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After two and four months the researchers checked back in and found evidence of successful teeth growth in around 50% of the pigs.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Chicago police officers responded to a call of a person shot overnight at an apartment in the Woodlawn neighborhood and discovered a woman injured and a 38-year-old man fatally wounded.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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According to a press conference Friday morning and a news release, detectives discovered that one of Manzano's credit cards was missing from his wallet, and found that Colbert used the card at several stores around the New Orleans area.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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However, upon learning about her decision to proceed with the surgery, her boyfriend's stance shifted.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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While offenses have learned to use every second, defenses are also taking advantage of the extra time, primarily through duplicitous presentations and audibles in response to offensive calls.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Thompson said the Mavericks’ decision to move Dončić roughly eight months following a trip to the NBA Finals was one of the most shocking moves he’s seen in his time around the NBA.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Shein and Temu icons are seen displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on August 27, 2024.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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This comes as a think tank has recommended the U.S. should improve its ability to strike Chinese forces in order to protect its airfields located in the Western Pacific Ocean.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The programs will be housed on the first floor of the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods located at 818 Missouri Ave.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2025
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Palm Springs Desert Sun Subscribe to hear this story Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to climate, energy and the environment.—
Janet Wilson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Hutchinson Cooperative Creamery broke all previous records in the amount of business during 1948, and the largest crowd ever to gather at the annual meeting was on hand to hear these reports in the all-day meeting at the armory.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Most people will get HPV, but the vast majority of people show no signs or symptoms.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Ferrell is on the cowbell, and fictional music producer Bruce Dickinson’s (Christopher Walken) gotta have more cowbell, baby.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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