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
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Previous studies have uncovered the many ways poor sleep contributes to advanced biological aging, and this new research adds yet more complexity to the processes that take place between our waking and sleeping states.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Remove pan of rolls from oven; uncover and set aside.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly – a remarkable find that may be the world’s oldest nursing home.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Previous studies have uncovered the many ways poor sleep contributes to advanced biological aging, and this new research adds yet more complexity to the processes that take place between our waking and sleeping states.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Remove pan of rolls from oven; uncover and set aside.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly – a remarkable find that may be the world’s oldest nursing home.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
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But a butt dial revealed the truth about what actually happened, the complaint alleges.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Alongside this, large-scale genetic studies have revealed sweeping changes in the human brain that are not seen in other mammals.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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With just 24 hours to decide the fate of the house, old resentments bubble up, secrets are exposed and shifting alliances test whatever bonds remain.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cherry persuades Harriet to publicly expose Laura, to talk to journalists and manufacture a viral story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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As The Athletic discovered on a recent stroll along the waterfront from the city centre, there’s certainly plenty of land ripe for development.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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For the uninitiated, the Hall effect, first discovered in 1879 by Edwin Hall, is a phenomenon where an electric current flowing through a conductor or semiconductor in the presence of a magnetic field produces a voltage across the material.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hospitals must disclose how and when AI is used, and physicians must remain accountable for its insights.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Law enforcement had yet to identify the shooter or disclose a motive and acknowledged at a news conference Thursday that the suspect’s college-age appearance may have helped the person blend in on the college campus where Kirk was shot.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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In recent months, tariffs modestly contributed to the uptick in overall inflation, analysts previously told ABC News, but overall price increases owed largely to a rise in housing and food products with little connection to Trump’s levies.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kaivan Shroff, a 2024 delegate for Harris, said the former vice president has the right to tell the story of her campaign, as does Biden, who has conducted a few interviews and speeches since leaving office.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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