as in disclosing
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
we tried to make him divulge the name of the winner, but he wouldn't budge
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Recent Examples of divulging
The company is not yet divulging the title of its fall musical, but people ages 18 and up who are interested in auditioning can call 408-878-5362 for more information.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
The actor and hair stylist, who met Weinstein in her twenties while trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood, spent five days on the stand, frequently becoming distraught while divulging deeply personal details about her life and four-year relationship with Weinstein.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Senate Democrats also have condemned Warsh for not fully divulging the details of his extensive wealth, which disclosures show amounts to at least $100 million.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Senate Democrats have also condemned Warsh for not fully divulging the details of his wealth, which amounts to at least $100 million.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Senate Democrats have also condemned Warsh for not fully divulging the details of his extensive wealth, which disclosures show amounts to at least $100 million.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Senate Democrats have condemned Warsh for not fully divulging the details of his own wealth, which amounts to at least $100 million.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Sophie Turner accidentally spoiled the surprise by divulging the cameo casting news at Comic-Con that year — while seated next to Williams.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Spoelstra wasn’t divulging his lineup plans.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
The actor and hair stylist, who met Weinstein in her twenties while trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood, spent five days on the stand, frequently becoming distraught while divulging deeply personal details about her life and four-year relationship with Weinstein.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Senate Democrats also have condemned Warsh for not fully divulging the details of his extensive wealth, which disclosures show amounts to at least $100 million.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Senate Democrats have also condemned Warsh for not fully divulging the details of his wealth, which amounts to at least $100 million.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Senate Democrats have also condemned Warsh for not fully divulging the details of his extensive wealth, which disclosures show amounts to at least $100 million.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Senate Democrats have condemned Warsh for not fully divulging the details of his own wealth, which amounts to at least $100 million.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Sophie Turner accidentally spoiled the surprise by divulging the cameo casting news at Comic-Con that year — while seated next to Williams.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Spoelstra wasn’t divulging his lineup plans.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for divulging
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Parker, who serves as the chief of staff at Cook Children’s Hospital, has filed a conflict of interest form disclosing her employment and regularly recuses herself from votes involving city business with the hospital network.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In his final February 2024 report, Hur found that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency, including reading classified information aloud to Zwonitzer and revealing sensitive military and foreign policy in Afghanistan.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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From Japanese fans discovering barbecue to the Scots making a pilgrimage to Buc-ee's, the love all these foreign visitors keep showing to America is heartwarming, to say the least.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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As well as telling her story, the three-part docuseries will follow the singer’s campaign for media regulation.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
23 June 2026
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That is according to airspace and maritime warning notices telling pilots and sailors to steer clear of the Starfall splashdown zone.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2026
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From this gripping moment, our film reveals humanity’s greatest adventure in space, uncovering the origin story of NASA and the Apollo program, one that reflects our precarious times.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The celebratory tours take visitors through the city's historic brick roads and along the bayfront, uncovering colonial stories of East Florida's loyalty to the British, imprisoned founding fathers and patriot rebels.—
Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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