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
Sakaguchi uncovered a second line of defense.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
What begins as a search for a killer becomes a fight to uncover the rot beneath the town’s quiet surface.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Cook, uncovered, over medium-low 10 to 15 minutes or until the beef is just cooked through, stirring occasionally.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
While Sakaguchi identified the cells, Brunkow and Ramsdell in 2001 uncovered the molecular key that controls them.
—Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
What begins as a search for a killer becomes a fight to uncover the rot beneath the town’s quiet surface.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Cook, uncovered, over medium-low 10 to 15 minutes or until the beef is just cooked through, stirring occasionally.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
While Sakaguchi identified the cells, Brunkow and Ramsdell in 2001 uncovered the molecular key that controls them.
—Aimee Pugh Bernard, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
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Well, that’s what the aforementioned six-week process is intended to reveal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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These two games will be revealing.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Once inside cells, the nanoparticles break down, releasing lithium in effective doses without exposing the rest of the body to unnecessary risk.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Notre Dame has plenty of traditional talent on offense to pick up short yardage (in theory) and absolutely should not expose Carr as a lead blocker or gadget receiver against cornerbacks or linebackers.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Investigators discovered additional body parts inside the Gein home, including the remains of Mary Hogan, a 51-year-old tavern owner who had been missing for three years.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Miami police officers discovered a car riddled with bullets Friday night, with no one around.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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The letter asked Carr to disclose any communications between the FCC and ABC, Disney or its affiliates about the Kimmel show, as well as any communications with the White House.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the bill would reinforce the FMC’s independent nature by requiring a majority vote of the agency to disclose its investigation efforts to outside parties.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trump told Fox News later Wednesday that the hostages would probably be released on Monday.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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