reveals

verb

present tense third-person singular of reveal
1
as in discloses
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 displays
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 reveals There’s one detail that, looking back on it today, reveals a lot about the future queen of pop. — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026 An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall. — Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 By quantifying and characterizing the deceased relative population, our research reveals just how many people no longer appear in the census yet remain an integral part of our social world. — Ashton Verdery, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2026 Mouret reveals intimate details and observations about the characters who’ve passed through his life. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 An intricate look at rising childcare costs reveals new research highlighting contributing factors and how many people are impacted. — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Microsoft’s annual report reveals the company employed around 223,000 people as of June 30th. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Avery reveals the claustrophobia feeling comes from the inside. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026 The acclaimed chef reveals how Korean temple cuisine inspired his new book, Mindful Cooking, and shares his favorite restaurants, markets, and cultural experiences in Korea. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
  1. discloses
  2. displays
  3. discovers
  4. shows
  5. uncovers
  6. demonstrates
  7. tells
  8. betrays
Verb
  • The deal closed in April 2026; Starbucks no longer discloses China numbers in its earnings.
    — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The headman is compromised, an NGO in the area is pursuing its own politics, and the man running the mine discloses that Nengsal was never on the books, leaving workers like him invisible on their own land.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of discloses
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  • The message also displays what looks like the official Social Security website address.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • Some of the movie’s most memorable moments have barely anything to do with the plot, like when Matt discovers his eyelids fusing together and attempts to separate them with nail scissors in the bathroom of a bumpy plane.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Some way off Moss discovers a bag with $2 million in cash and takes it.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • DeMarvion Overshown shows his worth When it was announced this week that linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the reaction on social media was surprisingly negative.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncovers
Verb
  • Doe’s case demonstrates just how complex Title IX cases are, even under the more protective policies afforded to accusers by past presidential administrations.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • For now, the work demonstrates a limited but automated connection between detecting an odor and recreating a corresponding scent elsewhere.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • The fugitive tells his underwater buddies what the humans have been doing to their kind.
    — Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
  • An organization chart tells you where authority is supposed to sit.
    — Kelvin Cheema, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tells
Verb
  • To take such a thing seriously in this age of nihilism and disenchantment betrays a person as potentially unserious, someone committed to abstraction, to feeling over logic and material reality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
  • But the production here betrays its economy, and the direction, by Garth Davis and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, remains earthbound, held down by mournful strings and devoid of color.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of betrays

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