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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2
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
But the truth rarely just reveals itself.
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Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, the fact that earlier errors allowed questionable content at all reveals how fragile these safeguards can be.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Swift previously revealed that the music video was choreographed by Emmy-winner Mandy Moore, who notably worked on her Eras Tour.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The poll, which has a margin of error of 3 percentage points, also asked about specific sanctions, revealing strong support for all of them.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
On the other hand, the fact that earlier errors allowed questionable content at all reveals how fragile these safeguards can be.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Swift previously revealed that the music video was choreographed by Emmy-winner Mandy Moore, who notably worked on her Eras Tour.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The poll, which has a margin of error of 3 percentage points, also asked about specific sanctions, revealing strong support for all of them.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveal
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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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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 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 twins displayed just how different their styles on the red carpet, but still agreed that leather footwear was the way to go for the event.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 82-mile loop travels along lava fields, forests, rivers, waterfalls, and displays mountain views of six Cascade peaks.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Standing athwart this effort, as uncovered by the Bull Moose Project, is a collection of trade associations and industry standards development organizations that represent corporations based in China.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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In any event, whatever is uncovered could influence your reputation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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By night, a small group of protesters – sometimes a dozen or fewer – have demonstrated outside the building.—
Conrad Wilson,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Western Hills demonstrated diversity in scoring by utilizing a variety of plays and players throughout the night to extend the lead.—
Elijah Flowers,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Another told Feltner to call a township trustee.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Ervin, landscape designer and owner of The Georgetown Garden Shop, told shrubs that produce berries in the fall are especially valuable during migration season, offering essential nutrition to birds in need of high-fat, energy-rich foods.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Our faces betray the disappointment of discovering the empty trap.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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But music criticism aside, some fans feel betrayed by the album — and not just by the lyrics.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveal. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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