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
However, walking around the building reveals a vast and active construction site, the cathedral bristling with cranes and scaffolding, surrounded by offices and workshops.
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Michael T. Davis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
Looking beyond the robots’ footwork, China’s demonstration reveals a widening gap between spectacle and strategy — a gap that America, for all its robotics talent, is in real danger of falling into.
—Robert Ambrose, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The latest installment of the HBO series reveals that, in addition to four innocent girls losing their lives in 1991, Brashers killed at least four other people.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 May 2026
Berkshire almost never reveals who makes buy and sell decisions for individual stocks, but the rule of thumb had been Warren Buffett handled the larger positions, and one of the two (now one) portfolio managers were responsible for the smaller positions.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 23 May 2026
From ground level, the waterfall reveals itself in sections, but from above, the full geography suddenly becomes clear.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But then, Lily reveals to him that this moment is a gift from Mother.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Narrative is intertwined with character, so that every dramatic development reveals something about the people forever trapped in the crosshairs of April 8, 2003.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
Michael T. Davis, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
Looking beyond the robots’ footwork, China’s demonstration reveals a widening gap between spectacle and strategy — a gap that America, for all its robotics talent, is in real danger of falling into.
—Robert Ambrose, Fortune, 23 May 2026
The latest installment of the HBO series reveals that, in addition to four innocent girls losing their lives in 1991, Brashers killed at least four other people.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 May 2026
Berkshire almost never reveals who makes buy and sell decisions for individual stocks, but the rule of thumb had been Warren Buffett handled the larger positions, and one of the two (now one) portfolio managers were responsible for the smaller positions.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 23 May 2026
From ground level, the waterfall reveals itself in sections, but from above, the full geography suddenly becomes clear.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But then, Lily reveals to him that this moment is a gift from Mother.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Narrative is intertwined with character, so that every dramatic development reveals something about the people forever trapped in the crosshairs of April 8, 2003.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 16 May 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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Purpose dissolves into who owns it, who displays it, who claims authority over it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Stanford’s Basic Income Lab provides a global map that displays 203 basic income experiment sites and is current through January 30, 2025, 50 of which were active and the rest completed.—
Carrie Brandon Elliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Shockingly, Bear discovers in mere minutes that the wish mystically worked, and Nikki wants to become romantically involved with him.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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June Baby by Shannon Garvey After losing her mother, Ruth is sent to Block Island where she is taken in by photographer Diana Beckett and discovers a summer refuge that shapes her dreams, her writing, and her first love with Diana’s nephew, Charlie.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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According to the Wall Street Journal, new data shows the growth of xAI’s two-year old chatbot, Grok, has stagnated.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Kenny Jacoby is an investigative reporter for USA TODAY who uncovers issues in sports, higher education and law enforcement.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Boys State team Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss are behind Teenage Wasteland, which revisits the story of a group of teenagers in upstate New York, who in the early 1990s make a film that uncovers a conspiracy that is poisoning their community.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Publishing books by authors who endorse the BDS movement demonstrates to Israeli readers that opposition to occupation, apartheid, and genocide is what lies at the heart of the boycott—a clearly legitimate form of nonviolent political protest.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Python incentives and education specialist Robert Edman, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, demonstrates how to catch a python during an event promoting the Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl in 2019.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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On casting Murgia, Gaspar-Oliveri said, the actor had a face that betrays him a lot.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Don’t skip eye cream The under-eye area is often the first place that betrays a late night or an early alarm.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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