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 Residents are strictly governed by regulations and believe the outside world is toxic, but the protagonist, an engineer named Juliette Nichols, begins to uncover secrets about the Silo’s history and the truth behind their world. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Jim has repeatedly said that as AI becomes better at uncovering software flaws, businesses will need increasingly sophisticated tools to identify, patch, and defend against those vulnerabilities before hackers can exploit them. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026 Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Set against the 1970s American Southwest, Navajo Tribal Police officer Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnon) sets out to uncover the truth behind a wave of mysterious murders on the reservation. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncover
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
  1. reveal
  2. expose
  3. discover
  4. disclose
  5. tell
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  • Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of reveal
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  • The team’s findings suggest that crushing concrete and exposing it to air during recycling or shallow burial could dramatically improve its ability to immobilize radioactive contaminants.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of expose
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  • In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
    — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of discover
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  • That mother’s name wasn’t publicly disclosed in the court record containing her complaint.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The hearing Wednesday began with a discussion about how to screen documents that may be protected by attorney-client privilege before they are disclosed to prosecutors.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of disclose
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  • During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
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