uncovered
adjective
un·cov·ered
ən-ˈkə-vərd 
: not covered: such as
a
: not supplied with a covering
b
: not covered by insurance or included in a social insurance or welfare program
c
: not covered by collateral
an uncovered note
Synonyms
Examples of uncovered in a Sentence
the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground
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And the statute also led to the takedown of Chinese hackers attempting to access U.S. critical infrastructure and uncovered plots by Iranian adversaries to kidnap and assassinate U.S. citizens and government officials.
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Sutton Tyson, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2023
Remove from heat and keep warm, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
To allow the skin to dry out further, store the uncovered chicken in the refrigerator—overnight is ideal, but even an hour helps dehydrate the skin.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
One of the archaeologists, Roberto Quispe working in the trench said the uncovered funeral bundles can hold about two adults and six juveniles.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2023
Waites cited the uncovered additional cost of the project to taxpayers — bringing the public price tag to $67 million through a lease-back agreement — as money that could be spent elsewhere.
—Riley Bunch, ajc, 14 Sep. 2023
The agency advises people with an uncovered wound or cut to avoid swimming in saltwater or brackish water.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2023
To fill in uncovered areas, glue the polyester fiber fill directly to the surface of the hat.
—New York Times, 27 July 2023
In January 2022 alone, there were 1,148 uncovered morning routes impacting approximately 16,000 student rides, the report noted.
—Niki Griswold, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023
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Sutton Tyson, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2023
Remove from heat and keep warm, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until ready to use.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023
To allow the skin to dry out further, store the uncovered chicken in the refrigerator—overnight is ideal, but even an hour helps dehydrate the skin.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
One of the archaeologists, Roberto Quispe working in the trench said the uncovered funeral bundles can hold about two adults and six juveniles.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 25 Sep. 2023
Waites cited the uncovered additional cost of the project to taxpayers — bringing the public price tag to $67 million through a lease-back agreement — as money that could be spent elsewhere.
—Riley Bunch, ajc, 14 Sep. 2023
The agency advises people with an uncovered wound or cut to avoid swimming in saltwater or brackish water.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2023
To fill in uncovered areas, glue the polyester fiber fill directly to the surface of the hat.
—New York Times, 27 July 2023
In January 2022 alone, there were 1,148 uncovered morning routes impacting approximately 16,000 student rides, the report noted.
—Niki Griswold, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of uncovered was
in the 14th century
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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncovered. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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uncovered
adjective
un·cov·ered
ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd
: not covered or supplied with a covering
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