ASCERTAINED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

ascertained

verb

past tense of ascertain

as in realized

to come to an awareness of was immediately able to ascertain that the girl was uncomfortable talking about her life at home

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as in found

to come upon after searching, study, or effort ascertained that their old colonial-era house had once functioned as a tavern

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Recent Examples of ascertained The only clear purpose that can be ascertained from the statute is that it is supposed to encourage the investment of new capital in low-income communities. — Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Deierlein says that these measures are needed in the short term—at least until the cause of the damage can be ascertained. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 July 2026 Who had what — or more specifically, half of what — must be ascertained before figuring in tax and tip. — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2026 Taylor believed there was an objectively correct productivity level that could be ascertained as certainly as gravity. — Literary Hub, 12 May 2026 The pair quickly ascertained that a skier was still attached to the skis, and bee-lined toward him. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026 The amount of the increase, which was first reported by Bloomberg, couldn’t be ascertained. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026 While some industry analysts have speculated the moves have been security driven, Linerlytica ascertained that CMA CGM doesn’t need to go back through the canal so quickly since the eastbound sailing only includes empty containers. — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026 Although Heather never named the four girls publicly, internet sleuths ascertained the identities of the girls Heather claimed bullied her daughter, and their names were circulated widely. — Corin Cesaric, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026

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Just a few days after her wedding, Princess Diana realized that Camilla still played a central role in Prince Charles’s life.

— Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 15 Aug. 2026
Even more curiously, the director realized people would often drop everything to visit these micro-influencers.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of realized

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Wondermind, which was co-founded by Gomez; her mother, Mandy Teefey; and Daniella Pierson in November 2021, touts mental fitness practices and tools.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
And now there are full-size mowers that can take on acres of grass, as a result of the technology being developed by companies like Kress, an electric motor company founded in the late 1920s.

— Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of found

Verb

Modi’s rise India is widely considered to be where diamonds were first discovered, with the earliest finds dating back more than 4,000 years.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Klotho was discovered in the late 1990s, by accident, by a group of Japanese scientists who were tinkering with the genes of mice.

— Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of discovered

Verb

Some restrictions on cadres are not outright bans, and many have learned to read between the lines and regulate their own behavior to avoid trouble.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
What the Mets learned at those positions in 2026 is the danger of counting on one player — aside from All-Star-level contributors — when faced with underperformance or injury.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of learned

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Explosions could be heard as the munitions detonated during the fire, forcing firefighters to stay out of the area for safety.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
The ship’s captain has pleaded not guilty to charges including criminal damage in a case set to be heard early next year in Hong Kong, where the company is registered.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of heard

Verb

Also added during the renovation, open for lunch, and located under a shade tarp on deck, is the Star Grill.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
The power company said the attack resulted in outages across the southern parts of the city, which is located about 47 kilometers (about 30 miles) west of the capital Tripoli.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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