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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The challenge is finding out which do what.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

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

From Salon • May 17, 2026

But “all of that is really something that we’re just sort of finding out about.”

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Lavinia had no interest in finding out who her dad was, but Michelle was determined to get answers.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Instead, it’s kind of been like finding out that the Tooth Fairy doesn’t exist, or catching Santa smoking cigarettes in the Macy’s parking lot.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman