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uncovering

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verb

present participle of uncover
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Recent Examples of uncovering
Noun
That means the Oversight probe, even as it is decried by Democrats for being insufficient, is perhaps the best shot Congress has of uncovering — and revealing — new information in the Epstein matter. Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025 Why isn’t The New York Times covering — or, more to the point, uncovering — the Jeffrey Epstein story? Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025 There’s an uncovering of layers. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025 As a highly advanced civilization, this recent uncovering made possible by LiDAR technology will only enhance and deepen archaeologists’ understanding of this Peruvian society and its legacy. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Since then, research into the disease and its origins has expanded significantly, uncovering genetic, biochemical and environmental factors that may contribute to its onset and progression. The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025 Elphaba, meanwhile, uncovering the Wizard and Madame Morrible's nefarious plot, defies them all — and gravity in the process — breaking out of the Emerald City on broomstick and whizzing off into sunset. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025 Theories about this abound—all have their evidentiary shortcomings—but Greenblatt agrees with a common one that sees Marlowe traveling to France and uncovering Catholic conspiracies against the Crown. Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025 Gap Logo Fleece Joggers There’s nothing more thrilling than uncovering brand-name finds at Amazon, so these Gap joggers are a must-have addition to my suitcase for under $30. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025 Indeed, my former agency the NGA is charged with both making maps (the job of explorers) and uncovering what’s really going on in those places (the job of intelligence officers). Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025 Looking ahead, the researchers plan to keep uncovering the role pathogens played in history, albeit in different locations. Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025 Zelenitsky was not involved in the new research, but her team’s ongoing work in Alberta uncovering fossil eggshells linked to diverse dinosaur species aligns with the findings about stable dinosaur populations. Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 Tracing how those flavors change is central to uncovering neutrinos’ role in the evolution of the cosmos. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
Noun
  • Their failure to do so speaks louder than present cries for disclosure.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The Justice Department has pushed back on the defense suggestion that Bondi continues to profit from Ballard’s ongoing representation of UnitedHealth Group and accused Mangione’s lawyers of creating such a misimpression by cherry-picking language from her public financial disclosure report.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This collection gathers 27 of her stories in English translation, revealing the narrative complexity, keen psychological insight, and careful attention to realistic detail that was characteristic of her work.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Buried beneath old factories and layers of earth, this slice of a city was brought back to life, revealing a settlement that once held a prominent regional position as a center of industry and trade.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Authorities warn that such attacks require little specialist knowledge but can have dramatic and far-reaching consequences, exposing vulnerabilities in densely interconnected urban infrastructure.
    Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
  • As a result, the department must now either define a narrower project that fits within the constraints of existing law or pursue legislative authorization — potentially exposing the project to greater political risk and public scrutiny.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The revelation suggested the committee was no longer functioning as an independent source of guidance but doing Kennedy’s bidding.
    Grayson Logue, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The administration has zeroed in on Minnesota following revelations of large-scale fraud involving social service programs in the Minneapolis area.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The military showed us a map of Hamas tunnel routes Israeli forces are still discovering and demolishing in the area.
    Daniel Estrin, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
  • James Watson, a renowned molecular biologist and one of the Nobel Prize winners for discovering the structure of DNA, died Thursday after a brief illness, according to a statement from his former employer.
    Christina Zdanowicz, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The College Football Playoff rankings always shuffle after the first unveiling.
    Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • And Nexstar isn’t done with potential merger and acquisition activity after the unveiling of its Tegna transaction.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • With broad language about protecting members of the firing squad, Bresnahan said the state could argue for not disclosing training methods, qualifications and any safeguards.
    Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The company announced the funding round on its website, disclosing a list of strategic investors that include NVIDIA and Cisco, as well as sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi and Qatar, Valor Equity Partners, Stepstone Group, Fidelity, and Baron Capital Group.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Despite sanctions, infrastructure takedowns and public exposure, the hackers continue to evolve.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • In theory, index funds should provide investors exposure to a wide range of stocks, diminishing risk.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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