1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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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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Recent Examples of uncover
The volume of reports has been even higher than in 2025, but so far Stenberg said, most of them have uncovered legitimate issues.
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Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Last year, Inrap archaeologists uncovered a 16th-century gallows, in which condemned prisoners were put on display during the Protestant Reformation.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Then, in 2011, more of her remains — including her skull — were uncovered along Ocean Parkway, several miles west of Gilgo Beach.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
That investigation uncovered records revealing that the company paid most of its employees in cash and underreported its payroll.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Last year, Inrap archaeologists uncovered a 16th-century gallows, in which condemned prisoners were put on display during the Protestant Reformation.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Then, in 2011, more of her remains — including her skull — were uncovered along Ocean Parkway, several miles west of Gilgo Beach.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
That investigation uncovered records revealing that the company paid most of its employees in cash and underreported its payroll.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
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The figures had cracked in many places and some of the statues revealed their complicated armature.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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White took to social media after Hokit's win to reveal that a matchup between Hokit and Derrick Lewis had been added to UFC Freedom 250.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Marble and glass surfaces abound, as do velvet fabrics, rugs, and exposed (original) terra cotta floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Orbán has wielded unprecedented veto power to block EU decisions on Ukraine aid, sanctions and critical issues, exposing what critics call a design flaw.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sticker prices have been rising since automakers discovered Americans are willing to pay more for bigger, more expensive SUVs and pickup trucks that bring the companies more profit from each sale.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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After discovering that the infantry is mounting an attack on Southern forces, Henry considers the chance to clear his name and finally fight for his country.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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East Sacramento Partnerships for a Livable City sued Sacramento after the council approved the McKinley Village project, alleging city officials violated CEQA by failing to disclose and make efforts to address air quality, public health, traffic, and other issues.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The previous deal, disclosed in September, goes through 2031.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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In early December, Prieto was told to show up for an immigration check-in at an earlier date than ICE had initially requested and to bring his family.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Southern California in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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