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uncover

verb

ən-ˈkə-vər How to pronounce uncover (audio)
Definition of uncovernext
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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Recent Examples of uncover Where the series worked backwards from the bomb to uncover the botched grand plan behind it, the film loopily joins the dots from an apparent crime of passion to a far more famous crime of greed. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Raise the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens and the apples turn amber. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Before the grand event unfolds, Vogue digs into its very own archives—and back through seasons and seasons of runways—to uncover some of the best Italian supermodels in fashion. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 Liguori is among the residents leading the charge to uncover the cause of the alleged cluster. — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncover
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
  1. reveal
  2. expose
  3. discover
  4. disclose
  5. tell
Verb
  • Players have revealed their concerns about harassment and death threats reaching a traumatizing level.
    — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Astrophotographer Kevin Boardman captured this spectacular view of the Crescent Nebula, revealing intricate filaments of gas surrounding a massive star nearing the end of its life some 4,700 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of reveal
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  • The city has argued that unrestricted access could expose privileged or sensitive information, while Cumming has said the restrictions undermine her office’s independence and ability to investigate city government.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Related Stories The centerpiece confrontation behind The Betrayers comes between Baruch Kotler, the politician played by Michael Aronov, who betrays his wife and daughter when his affair with his mistress, Leora, played by Kaelen Ohm, is exposed.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of expose
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  • Other bodies were discovered in the Olifantsfontein and Kwa-Thema areas, both about 20 miles from where Moselakgomo and the other four women were found.
    — Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • During the stop, a K‑9 alerted to drugs in the car, leading deputies to discover 191 grams of cocaine.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of discover
Verb
  • There’s a lot about the incident that Palo Alto couldn’t disclose — or doesn’t even know — including the specific company that was targeted, the identity of the human hacker, and what AI models were used.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In April, commenting on the group’s performance in 2025, Marsocci said that, while not disclosing the performance by single brand, Emporio Armani had seen an increase in sales over the past two years.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of disclose
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  • Those sessions, and these books, are told more in real-time, as opposed to hearing a story in the past tense.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors say Castro falsely told investigators that he had been attacked with a broom and a shovel.
    — TIM SULLIVAN, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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