Confirming, Understanding, or Revealing

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.

to confirm a statement or claim by providing evidence

The data bears out the validity of the hypothesis.

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.

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.

to find the answer to a question or problem

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

to get information about something after actively trying to do so

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

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

The scandal eventually got out, causing a media frenzy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

to receive something as a form of payment

The restaurant takes tips out in cash only.

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.