uncover
verb
un·cov·er
ən-ˈkə-vər 
uncovered; uncovering; uncovers
2
: to expose to view by removing some covering
3
a
: to take the cover from
b
: to remove the hat from
uncovered his head
4
: to deprive of protection
Examples of uncover in a Sentence
Police uncovered a criminal plot.
Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.
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The researcher who uncovered it believes that, as with the purpose of numbers stations, the sequence is used by intelligence agencies and/or military divisions to regularly update their cryptographic keys for security.
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Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Reviewing accounts payable flow helps uncover bottlenecks, reduce delays, improve spend control and strengthen cash visibility so organizations can operate more proactively and efficiently.
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The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission board voted to lift the probation that was placed on the seminary in 2023 after a financial audit uncovered serious problems threatening the school’s long-term stability.
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Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Reviewing accounts payable flow helps uncover bottlenecks, reduce delays, improve spend control and strengthen cash visibility so organizations can operate more proactively and efficiently.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission board voted to lift the probation that was placed on the seminary in 2023 after a financial audit uncovered serious problems threatening the school’s long-term stability.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Your information could help uncover the next big story.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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un·cov·er
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