1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncloaked the latest plan for improvements to the state capitol
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as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
investigative reporters uncloaked the real estate tycoon, revealing him to be nothing more than a slumlord
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Recent Examples of uncloak
Fourth- and fifth-grade students from Federal Hill Preparatory School counted down as a maintenance crew uncloaked the machine to reveal two massive, brown googly eyes.
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Lauren Lumpkin,
baltimoresun.com,
5 June 2018
But by threading the needle, Cassini has allowed scientists to untangle them, telling them about the mass, and therefore age, of the rings — and uncloaking Saturn's interior.
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Paul Voosen,
Science | AAAS,
15 Sep. 2017
The Senate has not uncloaked a bill GOP leaders worked on behind closed doors, although it is expected to be released Thursday, with a vote as soon as next week.
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Stephen Koff,
cleveland.com,
21 June 2017
Only if a match were made would a computer alert each side to uncloak the record and probe further.
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Associated Press,
WIRED,
17 June 2006
Lauren Lumpkin,
baltimoresun.com,
5 June 2018
But by threading the needle, Cassini has allowed scientists to untangle them, telling them about the mass, and therefore age, of the rings — and uncloaking Saturn's interior.
—
Paul Voosen,
Science | AAAS,
15 Sep. 2017
The Senate has not uncloaked a bill GOP leaders worked on behind closed doors, although it is expected to be released Thursday, with a vote as soon as next week.
—
Stephen Koff,
cleveland.com,
21 June 2017
Only if a match were made would a computer alert each side to uncloak the record and probe further.
—
Associated Press,
WIRED,
17 June 2006
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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.
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The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
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Outdoor ceiling fans are exposed to constant moisture and humidity.
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The Callasli dropped the pointed toe, lowered the shine and exposed considerably more skin, giving her second pink heel in three days a lighter summer shape rather than making Saturday’s shoe do another round.
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That mother’s name wasn’t publicly disclosed in the court record containing her complaint.
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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.
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Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy — super-puffs the size of Jupiter.
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The search uncovered 117 intact canine remains from two dig sites, in various stages of decomposition.
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The invasive golden mussel has now been confirmed in the Port of West Sacramento, marking the species' northernmost detection in California since it was first discovered in Stockton in 2024, wildlife officials announced Saturday.
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Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades.
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All of Rojas’ family members were OK, the Venezuelan native told reporters ahead of Friday’s game against the Padres in San Diego.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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“Uncloak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncloak. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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