find out
verb
found out; finding out; finds out
1
: to learn by study, observation, or search : discover
2
a
: to catch in an offense (such as a crime)
the culprits were soon found out
b
: to ascertain the true character or identity of
the informer was found out
: to discover, learn, or verify something
I don't know, but I'll find out for you
Examples of find out in a Sentence
that was around the time that I found out I was adopted
found out about the new restaurant by reading reviews online
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Read below to find out what rules contestants must abide by in order to compete in the international competition.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who became the ninth player in NHL history to score 1,700 points, said the team found out about the fall after the game.
—CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
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—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Nothing kills the vacation vibes faster than finding out you’ve been downgraded on your flight.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who became the ninth player in NHL history to score 1,700 points, said the team found out about the fall after the game.
—CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The Couture Blend is available in a run of 1,500 decanters (SRP $2,500) at specialty retailers, while those interested in Johnnie Walker Aged 52 Years (SRP $25,000) should visit the Diageo website to find out more.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Nothing kills the vacation vibes faster than finding out you’ve been downgraded on your flight.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for find out
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“Find out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/find%20out. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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