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 The handle is made from Sakura Birch wood – the detailed wood grain reveals itself through its smooth polished finish, making each one look distinctly different from any other. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 Like an origami box, each fold reveals another treasure, from Mick Ronson’s moonshot guitar to the feel-good chorus. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 The new photo was taken on July 2, according to China's Xinhua news outlet, and reveals the asteroid to be a small, asymmetrical rock measuring around 50–65 feet (16–20 meters) in diameter. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 7 July 2026 Salinger reveals Holden’s gentleness, itself a rejection of masculine norms of strength, through a determined honesty that is antithetical to the boasting in which his male peers repeatedly engage. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 Excavation reveals ancient burial practices The Don Yai Thong site was discovered earlier this year after residents found pieces of ancient bronze drums in a rice field, leading archaeologists to begin excavations, AP reported. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026 This real-time customer behavior reveals product performance, evolving preferences, and emerging trends. — Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
  1. discloses
  2. displays
  3. discovers
  4. shows
  5. uncovers
  6. demonstrates
  7. tells
  8. betrays
Verb
  • One line, on page 157, discloses an investment in gold bars valued at between $500,000 and $1 million.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 30 June 2026
  • Additional information about the process is expected to be revealed when the operator discloses its second quarter earnings on the morning of July 23.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of discloses
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  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • The number of active film and TV shows filming in Atlanta has dipped to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • Security video, which was included in the lawsuit, shows a female employee holding a child by his hands and swinging him between her legs.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair, revealing that the person Grandma had been exchanging letters with for half a century via the traditional qiaopi system was a complete stranger.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2026
  • As her historically Black neighborhood is rapidly gentrified and her neighbors mysteriously disappear, Sydney uncovers a sinister conspiracy.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Definition of uncovers
Verb
  • Consider if the side gig adds unique skills, demonstrates entrepreneurship, or could be perceived as a distraction or conflict of interest.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The advocacy group Stand Up for Science has posted advice on writing comments, along with an extremely lengthy and detailed submission that demonstrates just how comprehensive a comment can be.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • Knowing that a visitor asked three questions about security, spent time on your enterprise plan and then left without booking a demo tells you everything about what to do next.
    — Suyash Karn, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Bao Nguyen, in part tells the story of how CEO Matt Mullenweg founded what became Automattic, a company rooted in the philosophy of open-source software.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of tells
Verb
  • And there's a saying in America, if someone betrays you, you've been sold down the river.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The anxiety that expanding representation will displace Lincoln or Washington betrays a curious fragility.
    — The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Definition of betrays

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