found out

verb

Definition of found outnext
past tense of find out
1
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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2
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 Synonyms for found out
  1. realized
  2. found
  3. discovered
  4. learned
  5. heard
  6. located
  7. saw
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  • Also, while each capability adds value on its own, the biggest gains are realized from combining capabilities to improve processes continuously throughout their life cycles.
    Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As a result, workers were left ill-prepared to benefit from the fruits of a digital economy, and businesses and economies missed out on the potential productivity gains that should have been realized.
    Maria Flynn, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of realized
Verb
  • After convention speech, what's next for Ramaswamy Former employees sue Dublin firm founded by presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Smart, driven, a little 'arrogant': How Vivek Ramaswamy's Cincinnati roots shaped him Ramaswamy attended Princeton Junior High and St. Xavier High School.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Langford founded and is the coach for the Avon High School debate team.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of found
Verb
  • Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Hampden County district attorney Joley's fingerprint identification card was compared to a print found on Harnish's green Dodge pickup truck, which was parked in a roadway rest area near where the bodies were discovered.
    Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • The public only learned of the elder Amos’ death earlier this week, when the news surfaced on Tuesday.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • It was learned that drilling artificial cavities into pines would aid the woodpecker’s breeding.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of learned
Verb
  • By offering Uber ride vouchers to pro-crypto, Democratic-leaning voters in New York, Crypto Rides ensures that voices advocating for innovation, consumer protection, and financial equity are heard at the polls.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Then David heard a shot ring out.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of heard
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  • Montagu’s Mews The hotel’s award-winning restaurant is named after Elizabeth Montagu, an 18th century writer and advocate for women’s education, and it’s located in what was once her carriage house.
    Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This beloved Arizona watering hole, located down a dirt road in the rugged mountains of western Arizona, has become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of located
Verb
  • But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of saw
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