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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2
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 research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Iris does this as a challenge to Lall, a beautiful ice queen who Geoff seems enamored with, but who reveals herself as a sympathizer with the rising fascist movement, rather than the democratic resistance.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The strike reveals how Russia’s invasion has made once-unthinkable nuclear security threats a reality.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Stewart Brand’s Whole Earth Catalog was seen as a countercultural milestone, but his new book, Maintenance of Everything, reveals his alliances with the powerful, Alec Nevala-Lee writes.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Out the front there’s a garden designed by Peter Korn for a dry climate, as water is in scarce supply here; and the back reveals an outdoor patio and bar with low-slung sofas on which to sip raspberry gin cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Digging into financial statements reveals that Tesla earned almost zip in repeatable, bedrock profits on the EV side.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
AnnaLynne exclusively reveals to PEOPLE that the former rugby player, 38, proposed nearly four months ago at her Los Angeles home on Christmas Day, when they were surrounded by loved ones.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Iris does this as a challenge to Lall, a beautiful ice queen who Geoff seems enamored with, but who reveals herself as a sympathizer with the rising fascist movement, rather than the democratic resistance.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The strike reveals how Russia’s invasion has made once-unthinkable nuclear security threats a reality.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Stewart Brand’s Whole Earth Catalog was seen as a countercultural milestone, but his new book, Maintenance of Everything, reveals his alliances with the powerful, Alec Nevala-Lee writes.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Out the front there’s a garden designed by Peter Korn for a dry climate, as water is in scarce supply here; and the back reveals an outdoor patio and bar with low-slung sofas on which to sip raspberry gin cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Digging into financial statements reveals that Tesla earned almost zip in repeatable, bedrock profits on the EV side.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
AnnaLynne exclusively reveals to PEOPLE that the former rugby player, 38, proposed nearly four months ago at her Los Angeles home on Christmas Day, when they were surrounded by loved ones.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 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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Critics say that strategy displays a misunderstanding of how the 109-year-old agency functions.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ponds also plays with a chip on his shoulder and displays fearlessness both in coverage situations and against the run.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the final cut, Mabel accidentally stumbles upon research being done by her biology professor (Kathy Najimy), discovers the technology, and hijacks a robot beaver.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The information appears next to an April 26 Navy photo that shows Boxer transiting the Surigao Straight, roughly 4,000 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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From all-world jazz guitarist Pat Metheny to super soprano Renee Fleming to the wonderful Smuin Ballet, there are a lot of great concerts and shows to catch this weekend and beyond.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, upon arriving at the Crawford home, Lowen uncovers a secret manuscript that reveals unsettling details about the family's past, leading her to question whether Verity's writings are fiction or a chilling confession from a deranged mind.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The initiative not only strengthens Australia’s defence posture but also demonstrates the growing importance of advanced land systems in addressing the security challenges of the future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the plot also retains a serial quality that saps momentum and betrays its TV roots.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 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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“Reveals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveals. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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