as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground
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as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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as in unmasked
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 uncovered
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Sure enough, the Seahawks then went 74 yards in 34 seconds, highlighted by a 42-yard pass from reborn Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba against Kam Curl and ending with a 14-yard touchdown pass to an uncovered Smith-Njigba to give them a 17-13 halftime lead.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Jason Henry, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Federal investigators said their review uncovered broader violations, concluding the district also allowed male students to access female-only facilities and compete on girls teams.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Simply place the item in an uncovered dish or a container vented with holes, and set it in humid areas like the bathroom, basement, attic, or kitchen cabinets out of reach of children and pets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Sure enough, the Seahawks then went 74 yards in 34 seconds, highlighted by a 42-yard pass from reborn Sam Darnold to Jaxon Smith-Njigba against Kam Curl and ending with a 14-yard touchdown pass to an uncovered Smith-Njigba to give them a 17-13 halftime lead.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Concerns about hospice fraud in California have become a flashpoint in recent months as Republicans look to replicate a similar strategy employed in Minnesota, where potentially billions of dollars in widespread fraud have been uncovered in social service programs.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Federal investigators said their review uncovered broader violations, concluding the district also allowed male students to access female-only facilities and compete on girls teams.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovered
Adjective
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Rushing cotton through the system throws up new challenges, leaving brands and retailers more exposed.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
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The objective is to reduce exposed equity within the entity in a lawful and structured manner.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The letters were mailed between March 2024 and (at least) June 2025, court documents revealed.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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War tests humanoids Foundation revealed that humanoid robots have already been sent to Ukraine for battlefield evaluation, highlighting the growing role of robotics in modern warfare.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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White tile, natural wood, and bare walls often end up feeling flat and nondescript.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Every rain event that exposes bare dirt increases erosion.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers have confirmed the presence of a new exoplanet discovered in observations from Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Scientists have discovered that changing the speed and times when the turbines spin can prevent many bat deaths.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Purchase pre-peeled garlic cloves in bulk or peel the garlic cloves yourself using the flat side of a large knife to mash them slightly and then peel off the skins.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time.—
Renu Dhar,
Southern Living,
24 Nov. 2025
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The Washington Examiner learned that while ICE has publicly disclosed plans to buy roughly 10 warehouses and convert them into immigrant holding sites, another component of that plan focuses on gaining control of the land and buildings where existing detention sites are located.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
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The driver of the SUV, whose identity has yet to be disclosed by police, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Langford, three innings later, tore it open with a three-run home run into left field for his fifth of the spring.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But soccer turned out to be the best fit for her open, quiet and determined personality.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovered. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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