"Found out about" is a phrase commonly used to describe the act of discovering or gaining knowledge about something. There are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with this phrase to convey the same meaning. Some examples include "learned about," "discovered," "uncovered," "came across," "stumbled upon," "encountered," "got wind of," and "heard about." These synonyms can be used in different contexts depending on the level of surprise or intrigue involved in the discovery. Regardless of which synonym is used, the phrase often indicates a sense of newness or novelty in the information being gained.