1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncloaked the latest plan for improvements to the state capitol
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
investigative reporters uncloaked the real estate tycoon, revealing him to be nothing more than a slumlord
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Recent Examples of uncloak
The taboo topic, of course, is politics, and more specifically, President Trump, whose 2016 election uncloaked a chasm between voters all over the country, but here especially so.
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BostonGlobe.com, 6 Oct. 2019
But future maps might uncloak such tectonic features.
—Shannon Hall, Scientific American, 12 June 2019
Fourth- and fifth-grade students from Federal Hill Preparatory School counted down as a maintenance crew uncloaked the machine to reveal two massive, brown googly eyes.
—Lauren Lumpkin, baltimoresun.com, 5 June 2018
But by threading the needle, Cassini has allowed scientists to untangle them, telling them about the mass, and therefore age, of the rings — and uncloaking Saturn's interior.
—Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 15 Sep. 2017
The Senate has not uncloaked a bill GOP leaders worked on behind closed doors, although it is expected to be released Thursday, with a vote as soon as next week.
—Stephen Koff, cleveland.com, 21 June 2017
Only if a match were made would a computer alert each side to uncloak the record and probe further.
—Associated Press, WIRED, 17 June 2006
BostonGlobe.com, 6 Oct. 2019
But future maps might uncloak such tectonic features.
—Shannon Hall, Scientific American, 12 June 2019
Fourth- and fifth-grade students from Federal Hill Preparatory School counted down as a maintenance crew uncloaked the machine to reveal two massive, brown googly eyes.
—Lauren Lumpkin, baltimoresun.com, 5 June 2018
But by threading the needle, Cassini has allowed scientists to untangle them, telling them about the mass, and therefore age, of the rings — and uncloaking Saturn's interior.
—Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 15 Sep. 2017
The Senate has not uncloaked a bill GOP leaders worked on behind closed doors, although it is expected to be released Thursday, with a vote as soon as next week.
—Stephen Koff, cleveland.com, 21 June 2017
Only if a match were made would a computer alert each side to uncloak the record and probe further.
—Associated Press, WIRED, 17 June 2006
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncloak
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The Women’s Super League (WSL), the top level of women’s football in England, has revealed a rebrand for the 2025-26 season.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Think about this: Kids whose parents read to them daily are exposed to almost 300,000 more words before kindergarten than kids whose parents don’t read to them.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Suddenly, City are exposed, and Sarr squares the ball through for Eze to score.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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It was not disclosed whether the building had working smoke detectors, but Fire Chief Robert Cagann urged residents in the release to make sure home smoke alarms are working and escape plans made in case of an emergency.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The terms of the deal, announced this morning, were not disclosed.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The ability to uncover hidden efficiencies and innovative approaches positions RL as a powerful tool for driving breakthroughs across industries.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Archaeologists have uncovered a tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian prince concealed behind a massive false granite door in the Saqqara necropolis, south of Cairo.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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After following up with participants, researchers discovered that 1,407 received a heart failure diagnosis.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Aicha discovers that Ruby had been there with a man driving a Porsche Taycan Turbo.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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“Uncloak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncloak. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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