1
as in to disclose
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
at the end of the book, the detective reveals the identity of the mysterious stranger
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as in to show
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a habitual smirk that reveals his contempt for other people
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Recent Examples of reveal
The toxic romance between Lucy and Stephen will continue to play out, as the season trailer previously revealed.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Air travel experts reveal the reasons you could get kicked off a plane—and some might surprise you.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Just when Anna and Jack seem to be suspects themselves, the show unravels to reveal a myriad of other potential perpetrators.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Another thing these Pokémon runs reveal is how the models, trained on human data, display human-like quirks.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Air travel experts reveal the reasons you could get kicked off a plane—and some might surprise you.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Just when Anna and Jack seem to be suspects themselves, the show unravels to reveal a myriad of other potential perpetrators.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Another thing these Pokémon runs reveal is how the models, trained on human data, display human-like quirks.
—Tharin Pillay, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveal
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The iconic late-night veteran has remained steadfast by the side of his wife, Mavis Leno, since her advanced dementia diagnosis was disclosed in 2024.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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The press release didn’t specify the deal’s value, and a Cloudflare spokesperson declined to disclose further details.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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To compound the surreal mood, Petro’s office issued a meme that showed a bald eagle snuggling up to a jaguar.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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These stories show how contemporary Greeks came to understand and embed Phoenicians, their culture and practices into their mythology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Two of the daughter’s classmates had discovered the grisly mayhem; at the time of writing, no suspect had been identified.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to discover more tiny house options at Amazon, as well as essentials to fill your new space with.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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And yet, both within and outside the store, the American flag is prominently displayed.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Netflix uncovered release dates and fresh looks for a number of projects from its 2026 film slate, including sneak peeks at Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes 3 and John Cena in the comedy Little Brother.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Local journalism, formerly the institution most responsible for uncovering wrongdoing, has been gutted.—
Brandon Rottinghaus,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The new technology described in the study demonstrates the incredible potential of combining classic engineering principles (like the Tesla turbine) with modern materials science to address long-standing industrial challenges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Earlier protests demonstrated many Iranians’ opposition to the theocracy’s hard-line ideology, its insistence on the hijab, its control of media and education, its general brutality.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Internal fractures revealed in responses The survey also found that nearly 89% of Venezuelans believe Maduro was betrayed by members of his own government, reflecting deep internal fractures within the former ruling camp.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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After Tuesday’s vote, Anya Svanoe, communications director for ACCE Action, said many of their members felt betrayed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveal. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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