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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
But a growing body of evidence reveals that the sports betting boom leads to financial strain for bettors.
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Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
But this is only half the story, as opening the caseback reveals the watch’s Supersonnerie soundboard, which is constructed of sapphire crystal to offer a view of the movement.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
At a tipsy, intimate dinner with two of their friends mere nights before the wedding, Emma reveals the worst thing she’s ever done.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The work reveals the precise division between two chemical reactions — reduction and oxidation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The data reveals that ICE is detaining people at a record level.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
New Art reveals it has been stored away, bought and sold as a private acquisition, and has never been displayed.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
But when Richard skips therapy to spend time with Floyd at a park, the moment reveals Floyd’s quiet, infectious goodness — even as a down-on-his-luck man who has gained weight, lost confidence and finds himself in a mountain of debt.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The very region embroiled in this war reveals that there is not a linear shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources.
—Ezgi Canpolat, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Alana Wise, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
But this is only half the story, as opening the caseback reveals the watch’s Supersonnerie soundboard, which is constructed of sapphire crystal to offer a view of the movement.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
At a tipsy, intimate dinner with two of their friends mere nights before the wedding, Emma reveals the worst thing she’s ever done.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
The work reveals the precise division between two chemical reactions — reduction and oxidation.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The data reveals that ICE is detaining people at a record level.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
New Art reveals it has been stored away, bought and sold as a private acquisition, and has never been displayed.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
But when Richard skips therapy to spend time with Floyd at a park, the moment reveals Floyd’s quiet, infectious goodness — even as a down-on-his-luck man who has gained weight, lost confidence and finds himself in a mountain of debt.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
The very region embroiled in this war reveals that there is not a linear shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources.
—Ezgi Canpolat, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The museum displays some 4,000 pieces of erotic art owner Naomi Wilzig has collected over the years.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The left hand pointing down, palm out, displays the varadamudra (giving gesture, a kind of mudra).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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The video shows Woods being handcuffed after failing a sobriety test.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientific evidence shows that kratom carries real risks that are often downplayed or misunderstood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rizo tells Ozzy about his Idol, cementing their polycule.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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The book, being published by Doubleday and Pan Macmillan, tells the true story of Zac Brettler, a London teenager who died under mysterious circumstances in 2019.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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After Sugar betrays her, Barbara cuts her friend off for decades, despite missing her deeply.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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But even this was a poor comparison for sumo’s place in the racial politics of Japan today; boxing, after all, was brought to America from England, while sumo, like Kabuki, is one of Japan’s few expressive institutions whose folklore betrays little trace of outside influence.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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