UNCOVERED Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ən-ˈkə-vərd

Definition of uncovered

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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verb

past tense of uncover

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

Adjective

New Yorkers were shocked this week when a Westchester County woman fell into an uncovered manhole in Midtown and later died. — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 20 May 2026 In other cases, the complaint alleges, Kinex would bundle an uncovered medical device commonly prescribed after surgery with a device that was not needed for recovery but was covered by insurance, the complaint says. — Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Verb

Pets pulled from the rubble In La Guaira, Venezuela, firefighters uncovered a parrot named Panchito, who had spent nine days trapped beneath rubble. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 7 July 2026 For the archaeologists who uncovered them, that’s what makes the discoveries especially remarkable. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncovered

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovered

Adjective

Some of the industry's fastest-growing markets are also the most exposed, the study found.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 18 June 2026
The jobs generations of students were steered toward are among the most exposed.

— Philomena V. Mantella, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026

Definition of exposed

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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.

— Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Research on elite competitive eaters revealed that some individuals can train to increase the elasticity of their stomachs.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of revealed

Adjective

Prestigious awards like the President’s Volunteer Service Award can become the bare minimum in certain competitive environments as community service opportunities become sit-at-home endeavors.

— Anya Joseph, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
An Italian fishing village on Lake Como has introduced a fine for anyone found wandering its streets bare-chested or in swimwear.

— Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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Youssef said investigators conducting background checks during the Long Beach investigation discovered that one occupant allegedly had an outstanding warrant for battery and assault.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Researchers discovered that eleven specific words are frequently prominently included and seem to defy the assumption that AI is merely randomly composing a story for you.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of discovered

Adjective

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
Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time.

— Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

Definition of peeled

Adjective

The rebound was briefly loose in the box, but nobody from Portugal could get to the ball while the net was open.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
Never leave children, elderly adults or pets in a parked car or truck, even for a few minutes, even if the windows are open, public safety agencies warn.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of open

Verb

As the fires spread, roughly 2,900 people — many roused from sleep — were told to evacuate or warned to prepare to flee.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
These types of moves for iconic American companies can highlight the power of the brand, Alexander Chernev, a marketing professor at Northwestern University, told CNN.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

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