uncloaking

present participle of uncloak
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as in exposing
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 Synonyms for uncloaking
Verb
  • Detectives are not disclosing where the incident happened to protect the child's privacy.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Only companies transparently disclosing their environmental data are considered for inclusion in the ranking.
    — Charlotte Hu, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The party that walks away from exposing it will keep paying at the ballot box.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Swallowing medications is one way to get around this, at the risk of exposing other tissues to unwanted effects.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Slowly, a door opens, revealing the shadow of Stephen, her husband.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The large wooden desk is framed by a bookshelf painted pastel robin’s egg blue, and an antique cabinet that stands on tall spindly legs, its doors open, revealing rows of small, narrow dividers for sorting mail or paperwork.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Launched in 1993, Novaya Gazeta quickly became known for its fierce reporting and dedication to uncovering Russian human rights abuses and corruption.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Behind the scenes, the team must also deal with network executives and their demands, clashing egos and the pull between uncovering the truth and landing an unscripted hit.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • For Guitarricadelafuente, this means that many people are discovering him for the first time, through something entirely different from his music.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
  • For homeowners, that means shopping around, comparing coverage, discovering discounts and making improvements to help roofs withstand hail and severe weather.
    — Derek James, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • There’s no telling how long these discounts will last, so be sure to find the one that fits your cleaning needs before prices return to normal.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Sanft disputed the prosecution's case, telling jurors there was no evidence beyond Davis' statements placing his client in Las Vegas or inside the Cadillac.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
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“Uncloaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncloaking. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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