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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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
Inside the mule, California shearling brings warmth while a semi-transparent gum sole reveals the ERL logo beneath.
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Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
The resulting internal split within the Democratic Party reveals a high-stakes debate about legislative priorities, political strategy, and the practical impacts of government closures nationwide.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
This turn of events reveals that Carol’s emotions are the Joined’s kryptonite.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Peering through a magnifying glass, however, reveals fine details in the small print measuring about two inches by three inches, or about three times the size of a postage stamp.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
The debate over lasting solutions reveals the complexity of how criminal organizations have grown so powerful, weaving themselves into nearly every layer of Brazilian society over time.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Yaheetech Lift-Top Coffee Table, $73 with Prime This stylish coffee table has a lift-top surface that, when open, reveals hidden storage.
—Kaitlin Gates, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The study reveals as urbanization increasingly encroaches upon bat-safe caves, invasive, city-dwelling rats are likely to follow.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
The film, in a striking inversion of horror tropes, reveals that the ghosts aren’t the kidnappers—they’re the saviors.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
The resulting internal split within the Democratic Party reveals a high-stakes debate about legislative priorities, political strategy, and the practical impacts of government closures nationwide.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
This turn of events reveals that Carol’s emotions are the Joined’s kryptonite.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Peering through a magnifying glass, however, reveals fine details in the small print measuring about two inches by three inches, or about three times the size of a postage stamp.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
The debate over lasting solutions reveals the complexity of how criminal organizations have grown so powerful, weaving themselves into nearly every layer of Brazilian society over time.
—Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Yaheetech Lift-Top Coffee Table, $73 with Prime This stylish coffee table has a lift-top surface that, when open, reveals hidden storage.
—Kaitlin Gates, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The study reveals as urbanization increasingly encroaches upon bat-safe caves, invasive, city-dwelling rats are likely to follow.
—NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
The film, in a striking inversion of horror tropes, reveals that the ghosts aren’t the kidnappers—they’re the saviors.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
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The fine print of Paramount’s earnings report discloses plans for a restructuring charge to be taken in Q4 of $500 million.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Corporate parent Alphabet discloses numbers for the pay-TV service only selectively.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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The second postcard displays a tree that is bursting with coins, as if money is sprouting from the branches.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The map displays the 40 airports required by the FAA to reduce flights, which are primarily major airports in large cities with high volumes of air traffic.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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And Tistou discovers, to his horror, that his father’s factory is somehow involved.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, the detective hired to vaporize the homicidal mountain lion discovers the animal is getting a bum rap — the businessman had been murdered before the mauling began.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The investigation uncovers a trail of clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s works, which leads them to the secret society of the Priory of Sion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The third season sees Leaphorn and Chee take on the case of two missing boys, while Manuelito, now working for Border Patrol, uncovers a conspiracy tied to human and drug trafficking along the border.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No wonder, then, that voters cling to the fantasy of the self-effacing candidate—the kind who demonstrates his worthiness of the office by not wanting it at all.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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The leadership, spearheaded by Seth, consistently demonstrates a commitment to doing what’s right for the consumer, which speaks volumes about their integrity and dedication.—
Jennie Bell,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This betrays everything America stands for.—
Grace Meng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Greenblatt’s myth of a Romantic Marlowe almost singlehandedly pushing England into the Renaissance betrays the principles of New Historicism by shortchanging the roles of so many other key players.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Reveals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveals. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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