1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
a magazine article that purports to uncover the inner operations of what many regard as a religious cult
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond — where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Set at Camp Marigold, the story follows a young woman who uncovers a dark family secret tied to an ancient spirit known as Sara Sarita — the daughter of the devil.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The zoo of standard model particles and the four fundamental forces, plus the discoveries of dark matter and dark energy, all came into focus in the late 20th century, with many more details uncovered through the first quarter of the 21st.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Noticing Mahomes was still holding it, Kelce leaked into the flat uncovered and took a short pass 38 yards all by his lonesome inside the 10.
—Sam McDowell October 27, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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Selome Hailu, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Set at Camp Marigold, the story follows a young woman who uncovers a dark family secret tied to an ancient spirit known as Sara Sarita — the daughter of the devil.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
The zoo of standard model particles and the four fundamental forces, plus the discoveries of dark matter and dark energy, all came into focus in the late 20th century, with many more details uncovered through the first quarter of the 21st.
—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025
Noticing Mahomes was still holding it, Kelce leaked into the flat uncovered and took a short pass 38 yards all by his lonesome inside the 10.
—Sam McDowell October 27, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
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Moore’s journey reveals how Black Nationalism emerged not simply as a rejection of American ideals, but as a demand for their true fulfillment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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One post on the platform included a screenshot of a season 4 scene where Will uses a conversation about Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) to reveal his true feelings for Mike.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Harmlessly wandering about the village, belly and breasts exposed—at times completely naked—Pagli discomforts established codes of etiquette.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Classic Approach for Peeled or Shell-On Shrimp Make a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp using a paring knife or kitchen shears to expose the vein.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Authorities then discovered De Silva suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bishop discovered that former Rangers defender Connor Goldson, now playing in Cyprus, had a similar problem earlier in his career.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Instead of disclosing her condition to her employer and circles of friends, Sickler pulled back from modeling with little explanation, thinking that the absence of her hair would certainly result in the loss of her contract.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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When Target disclosed early holiday discounts for Target Circle Week to rival Amazon Prime Days earlier this month, the discounter said Converse shoes were discounted 20 percent, and that special deal of the day offers were 40 percent off shoe brands such as Crocs and Hey Dude.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Three people familiar with the situation told Semafor that Hurley reached out to an email address the reporter believed belonged to the former mayor of New York.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Expectations further rose over the course of the president’s trip to Asia, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, with the hopes that the deal would produce more than just a low-key touchpoint between the two world leaders.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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