reveals

verb

present tense third-person singular of reveal
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 Powers tells us how Tehran, Under the Skin, a world premiere documentary directed by Afsaneh Salari, reveals a fascinating reality about contemporary Iranian society. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Surrogacy agreements can include provisions addressing what happens if prenatal testing reveals a serious fetal abnormality, but those provisions do not necessarily give intended parents the power to force a surrogate to terminate a pregnancy. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Bamberg reveals itself best in the evening, when day-trippers depart, and the town settles into a slower rhythm. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 The Dolomites may be synonymous with ski trips, but warmer weather reveals a different side of the Italian Alps. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026 This question reveals more than just your date's savings goals. — Jackie Combs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Oprah Winfrey reveals one of her fondest memories of Dolly Parton was in 1987, when Winfrey appeared on the variety show Dolly. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Aug. 2026 The trend has spawned an entire dorm-design industry and a steady stream of elaborate room reveals on TikTok and Instagram. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Reading The Quality Of A Tennis Necklace The difference between a tennis necklace that lasts and one that does not reveals itself in details most people never think to check. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
  1. discloses
  2. displays
  3. discovers
  4. shows
  5. uncovers
  6. demonstrates
  7. tells
  8. betrays
Verb
  • Then, in late May 1986, Kontras, whose tall, athletic build discloses a lifelong dedication to good health, noticed a swelling on the left side of his back that was numb to the touch.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The filing discloses no significant catastrophe losses in the first half of 2026, meaning the Geico deterioration is purely operational rather than weather-driven.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of discloses
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  • Designed by En Masse Architecture and Design with a+c architects, the design displays a sense of weight that’s appropriate for brick construction.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Inside its Equipment Innovation Center in Atlanta, a massive television screen displays real-time data showing what drinks dispensed by the Freestyle are trending, what time of day and where — from the region to the type of business.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • But when Fran discovers a magic tree after wandering into the woods, the trio experience a series of life-altering adventures.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The organization discovers its chain was optimized for yesterday’s demand.
    — Dennis Mitzner, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • The kitchen clock shows information relevant to the kitchen, while the office display can show information generated elsewhere in the house.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Research shows these tests often find something, but much less often find actual disease.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • Set against a conflict that transformed the Horn of Africa, the film uncovers a story with universal relevance—where literature became a battlefield and a writer paid the ultimate price.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • For companies without a data retention plan, a thorough data inventory often uncovers personal information that has been accumulating across systems for years.
    — Jodi Daniels, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncovers
Verb
  • Reports have revealed that moving such a large and capable naval formation into a region experiencing serious tensions demonstrates that Washington is prepared to maintain substantial military capabilities there.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • An audit demonstrates that controls were tested during a prior period.
    — Bora Unlu, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The limited series tells the story of two sisters who go on the run after an act of vengeance goes wrong.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tells
Verb
  • Daeron betrays Ormund after being officially knighted by him earlier in the episode, and the two never get a proper goodbye.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • People don’t do what they’re supposed to, or someone betrays someone else for money or power or spite, or maybe a dragon just disobeys its rider and decides to murder a prince.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
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