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finding out

VERB

discover, learn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascertain catch detect determine disclose expose hear identify observe realize reveal see uncover

WEAK

catch on divine note perceive unearth unmask

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal cover hide ignore lose miss neglect overlook suppress

Example Sentences

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“Halfway through my researches,” he writes, “I was told by Maradona’s psychoanalyst that I was in the process of finding out more about Diego than he knew himself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"He wasn't well throughout the tournament. I'm finding out more and more about it now that he's not here."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"I finished at 3pm and rang my dad," Walcott said in his first interview after finding out he had been selected.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

It never occurs to George that his sheep are as invested in finding out whodunit as he is.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

“No, why are you here? Why are you in my house? Why did you come out of Bitter’s painting? How am I supposed to keep my parents from finding out about you?”

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi