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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
New data from Bank of America reveals that consumer spending has increased as a result of millions of fans attending matches across North America.
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Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Underneath is where the engineering reveals itself.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 Quiet time reveals what partnership truly needs.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
As the Emmy-winning National Geographic documentary The Flagmakers reveals, Eder isn’t just about flags.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Though Stinky Pete turns out to be a ne'er-do-well, Jessie is a valuable new pal who reveals her own trauma from being donated by her kid.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
This profile on two post-production sound mixers reveals just how much can be done to improve your viewers’ auditory experience.
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Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The Emmy nominee reveals her biggest question about her onscreen relationship with costar Sarah Snook.
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Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Underneath is where the engineering reveals itself.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Leo July 23 – August 22 Quiet time reveals what partnership truly needs.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
As the Emmy-winning National Geographic documentary The Flagmakers reveals, Eder isn’t just about flags.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
That edit-first habit is the real core of how to build a capsule wardrobe, since what is left reveals the gaps worth filling.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Though Stinky Pete turns out to be a ne'er-do-well, Jessie is a valuable new pal who reveals her own trauma from being donated by her kid.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
This profile on two post-production sound mixers reveals just how much can be done to improve your viewers’ auditory experience.
—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
The Emmy nominee reveals her biggest question about her onscreen relationship with costar Sarah Snook.
—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
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Minogue's new docuseries discloses a second cancer diagnosis in 2021 that Minogue had previously kept entirely to herself.
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In a direct response to the Missouri Promise contribution, the PAC for the Missouri Association of Realtors, which supports the state’s real estate industry and discloses its donors, on Tuesday contributed $1,900,001 to Missourians for Fair Taxation.
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Golden 1 Center displays a collection of vintage neon signs from historic local businesses, such as Shakey’s Pizza and Tower Records, on loan from the history center.
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Throughout, the living room TV displays his screen time.
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Marcus has a massive drawer filled with those precious scoopers, which Ebra discovers much to his deep disappointment.
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The insight one team discovers can reach a team working on a related problem the same day, not six months later when someone happens to mention it in a meeting.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.
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The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair, revealing that the person Grandma had been exchanging letters with for half a century via the traditional qiaopi system was a complete stranger.
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As her historically Black neighborhood is rapidly gentrified and her neighbors mysteriously disappear, Sydney uncovers a sinister conspiracy.
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While generative AI has reignited concerns about AI taking over jobs, Oracle demonstrates one way AI can contribute to job losses beyond direct human replacements.
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Commissioning the spacecraft ahead of schedule and immediately starting orbital maneuvers demonstrates the ability to respond rapidly during a crisis.
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This is how a San Diegan tells time, but yes.
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Based on photos and videos from Venezuela, the damage appears to be quite extensive, reporter John Otis tells Up First.
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The anxiety that expanding representation will displace Lincoln or Washington betrays a curious fragility.
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The Ghoul betrays Lucy during the journey, but does, eventually redeem himself, somewhat.
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