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Confirming, Understanding, or Revealing

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1.
adopt out
Verb

to accept a new way of thinking or set of principles into one's life

The company's success was attributed to its willingness to adopt out new ways of thinking in the ever-changing market.

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bear out
2.
bear out
Verb

to confirm a statement or claim by providing evidence

The data bears out the validity of the hypothesis.

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3.
drag out of
Verb

to forcefully or persistently extract information or a response from someone

The detective managed to drag the truth out of the reluctant witness during intense questioning.

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ferret out
Verb

to actively and persistently search for and uncover a piece of information or a secret

The reporter diligently ferreted out the concealed aspects of the political controversy.

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figure out
5.
figure out
Verb

to find the answer to a question or problem

After hours of studying, she finally managed to figure out the complex math problem.

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find out
6.
find out
Verb

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

They are trying to find out who won the award last night.

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get out
7.
get out
Verb

(of news or information) to become public or widely known

The scandal eventually got out, causing a media frenzy.

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leak out
8.
leak out
Verb

to disclose secret or classified information that was meant to be kept concealed

The whistleblower leaked out evidence of corruption within the government, sparking an investigation.

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make out
9.
make out
Verb

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual manner

The couple couldn't keep their hands off each other and made out on the couch all night.

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10.
slip out
Verb

to unintentionally reveal a piece of information while engaged in conversation

During the interview, the secret unexpectedly slipped out, revealing details about the upcoming project.

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11.
smoke out
Verb

to force something or someone to leave a particular location by filling it with smoke

The beekeeper attempted to smoke the bees out from the hive to harvest the honey.

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12.
sound out
Verb

to attempt to learn someone's opinions and intentions through subtle or indirect questioning or conversation

The reporter skillfully sounded the interviewee's political views out without causing discomfort.

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13.
take out in
Verb

to receive something as a form of payment

The restaurant takes tips out in cash only.

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14.
rat out
Verb

to inform an authority about the wrongdoings or crimes of others

He ratted out a pair of colleagues so he could stay out of jail.

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