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uncover

verb

ən-ˈkə-vər How to pronounce uncover (audio)
Definition of uncovernext
1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret) uncovered the location of the secret documents

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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of a magazine article that purports to uncover the inner operations of what many regard as a religious cult

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Recent Examples of uncover Place the wings on the rack at least a few inches apart, and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026 When a female crew member is found dead on board, and another goes missing shortly afterward, an investigator is rushed onto the ship to uncover what happened. — Carole Horst, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026 That alone is intriguing, but what the film uncovers (or perhaps, doesn’t uncover) is even more enthralling. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncover
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
  1. reveal
  2. expose
  3. discover
  4. disclose
  5. tell
Verb
  • When John reveals the Halogram to Kerry (after fair warning), the look on her face is a mix of shock and agony.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Madonna then descended the stairs and removed her coat to reveal a red-and-black corset as dancers lifted her onto a table that rolled around a choir in the audience wearing white veils.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of reveal
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  • Investigators have also found cases involving access-control bypasses and exposed credentials.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Yet for children exposed to any of the suspect pathogens while in the womb, the chance of developing autism jumped threefold.
    — Mike McRae September 24, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of expose
Verb
  • Anyone checking on court appointments for the day in California superior or appellate courts or the California Supreme Court may have been surprised to discover the court system is closed for a state holiday.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Cage solved my next problem by insisting that the way to discover new things is to overcome our dependence on our likes and dislikes, those supposed pillars of criticism.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of discover
Verb
  • In this case, OpenAI knew about the incident but did not disclose it for weeks.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Forty-one percent of the 110 brands assessed in Clean Clothes Campaign’s latest Fashion Checker update disclosed supply chain facility data.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of disclose
Verb
  • When Arisa proclaims herself a Faithful, Michael looks hilariously stunned, and Alan tells them to weep for the fall of innocence and the failure of justice.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Hawaii officials told residents to put together emergency kits and the governor issued an emergency proclamation, activating more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members.
    — MEGAN JANETSKY, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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