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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
In 2024, the group had $5.2 million in uncovered costs, said Jenn Forker, a spokeswoman for The Salvation Army.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Archaeologists uncovered the remains of an entire settlement at Kharga Oasis, the translated press release said.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Cut the butter thin enough so that there are few areas of uncovered cake mix; this is what gives you that delightful crust.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
In 2024, the group had $5.2 million in uncovered costs, said Jenn Forker, a spokeswoman for The Salvation Army.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Yet, certain beers, most notably Belgian styles, retain their head for much longer, and now science has uncovered why.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
Archaeologists uncovered the remains of an entire settlement at Kharga Oasis, the translated press release said.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovered
Adjective
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And in the height of summer, with an extra air conditioner pumping in the corner, the heat from the semi-exposed kitchen can make the dining room feel slightly steamy.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s a good amount of pedaling and a few exposed, high-stakes areas.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Two cases revealed delays of more than 100 days before basic intake checks were completed.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Similar complaints were made in the 1990s and 2000s building boom that led to a series of functional stadia springing up across the UK, usually complete with bare breeze block walls that gave a pre-match pint on the concourse all the appeal of an evening spent down the local multi-story car park.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The can opener mounted on the prep table had a dirty blade, an employee touched food with his bare hands and there was no thermometer for checking internal food temperature.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Overnight, customers discovered that their formerly frisky bots had turned frigid, some morphing into befuddled entities who seemed to be suffering from brain injuries.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the same submersible dive, the crew discovered Paraliparis em, or the sleek snailfish.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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None of this was disclosed in the document itself.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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And even in the approximately two dozen states where names are disclosed, winners are advised to avoid public scrutiny.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The layout also includes a separate bedroom and bathroom, while the open living room has room for a sofa, TV stand, bookcase, and more.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 35-year-old Bohannon hopes to draw in audiences and artists who, like himself, may not come from a reggae background but are open to exploring new musical styles.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovered. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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