unbosom

verb

ˌən-ˈbu̇-zəm How to pronounce unbosom (audio)
Definition of unbosomnext
as in to disclose
to make known (as information previously kept secret) unbosomed his fear of dying only to his closest friends

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbosom
  1. disclose
  2. reveal
  3. discover
  4. tell
  5. uncover
  6. expose
Verb
  • Plano police did not disclose the woman's cause of death and said additional charges may follow as the investigation continues.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If an investigation later reveals that criminal activity was taking place before or during the naturalization process—but was not disclosed—the government may argue that the individual was never legally eligible to become a citizen.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of disclose
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  • In his post-match press conference after City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Sunday, Maresca revealed that Omar Marmoush is in a similar position.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Supreme Court has recognized that phone location records can reveal far more than movement.
    — Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of reveal
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  • Between 60% and 70% of new Ebola cases are being detected among people who were not already being monitored as contacts, meaning health workers may only discover infections after patients become sick and have had opportunities to expose others.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers then discovered that the second population of neurons, called Ddah1+ neurons, responded to stress.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of discover
Verb
  • The study of a patient’s urine was an extremely popular practice in the Middle Ages, even though doctors could tell precious little about what was ailing someone just by looking at a sample in a jar.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Backstage, Kenny Omega calls the Don Callis Family bullies and tells them to pick any three members to face him and The Young Bucks, who are standing beside Omega, next week.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tell
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  • These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation is ongoing, and more charges could be added as investigators uncover new details, prosecutors said.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncover
Verb
  • Between 60% and 70% of new Ebola cases are being detected among people who were not already being monitored as contacts, meaning health workers may only discover infections after patients become sick and have had opportunities to expose others.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This, in turn, left the defence exposed, with Sheffield United having 20 attempts on goal in Wrexham’s 2-1 fightback win at Bramall Lane in mid-March.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of expose
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