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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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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
When a radio wave passes through, the atoms respond in a way that reveals the field’s strength, direction, and movement in three dimensions.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Each segment reveals a different facet of the power of fútbol to inspire social change and strengthen communities, from celebrating Mexican culinary traditions to witnessing how the sport transforms lives in underserved neighborhoods.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Autumn Werner, who manages history tours, collects artifacts and is a longtime performer, reveals her complex feelings about her role at the landmark.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The number of long-term unemployed Americans is on the rise while the market shows the stronger-than-expected job growth, the latest federal data reveals.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The second, filmed on May 31, 2026, reveals a 'Godzilla'-like prominence looming above the solar surface.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 June 2026
While Breez grew up immersed in South Florida boating culture, Gone became interested in what the lifestyle brand reveals about broader ideas of belonging and the balance of power.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Bonner — whose son Sean, who took his own life in 2018 while in college a little more than two years after graduating from Charlotte Latin School — says distress often eventually reveals itself in some form, even if the warning signs differ dramatically from person to person.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
Each segment reveals a different facet of the power of fútbol to inspire social change and strengthen communities, from celebrating Mexican culinary traditions to witnessing how the sport transforms lives in underserved neighborhoods.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Autumn Werner, who manages history tours, collects artifacts and is a longtime performer, reveals her complex feelings about her role at the landmark.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The number of long-term unemployed Americans is on the rise while the market shows the stronger-than-expected job growth, the latest federal data reveals.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The second, filmed on May 31, 2026, reveals a 'Godzilla'-like prominence looming above the solar surface.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 5 June 2026
While Breez grew up immersed in South Florida boating culture, Gone became interested in what the lifestyle brand reveals about broader ideas of belonging and the balance of power.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Bonner — whose son Sean, who took his own life in 2018 while in college a little more than two years after graduating from Charlotte Latin School — says distress often eventually reveals itself in some form, even if the warning signs differ dramatically from person to person.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
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Steyer spokesperson Kevin Liao said the campaign requires creators to follow all disclosure laws when contracting with the campaign and discloses payments in campaign filings.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The first is standardized reporting that discloses trial funding, investigator payments, enrollment criteria and the rationale for site selection.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Not a dashboard that displays spend.—
Satyabrat Chowdhury,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Throughout the store, ovular product displays nod to the works of two of Eldridge’s favorites, Barbara Hepworth and Brâncuși.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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In season 1, episode 3, Rip discovers a sick cow on the ranch.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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But months later, Rick discovers Danny lifted his song without permission and has turned it into a worldwide smash, ushering in his comeback.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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An electronic display shows the closing KOSPI index inside the lobby of the Korea Exchange in Seoul, South Korea, on June 1, 2026.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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But blacklisting a company for maintaining civil rights protections, and then banning the military deployment of its AI hours later, shows that the federal government in this instance enables the harm that regulation is meant to prevent.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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At the center of the story is the youngest daughter, Marjorie, who uncovers a dark secret within the family and is forced to face the unsettling reality that sometimes lies carry more power than truth.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Lestat, now a contemporary rock star who writes songs about living openly undead, demonstrates his contempt for Interview With the Vampire by jeering at audience members who might have read it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Netflix tells Variety the game will be updated daily throughout the World Cup with new challenges and features tied into the real events and results of the tournament.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Navalny tells the story of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader whose poisoning by Putin operatives in August 2020 nearly killed him.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Below, Akinnuoye-Agbaje breaks down the climactic episode, explaining why Alamo decides to let Rue kill herself and why Bishop betrays him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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This seemingly innocent proposal betrays how little some politicians think of American seniors.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 May 2026
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