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as in revealing
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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as in exposing
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 uncovering
Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the next several months, Julia helped Marie and Katas in their uncovering of Bateman's crimes, helping to share firsthand accounts of what was going on when cameras weren't rolling.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Amy Ryan stars as Mari Gilbert, the real-life mother who pressured investigators to find her missing daughter, leading to the uncovering of several murders by the Long Island serial killer.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Yet the deeper gain is the uncovering of our wholly spiritual life as God’s child or expression.
—Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
The celebratory tours take visitors through the city's historic brick roads and along the bayfront, uncovering colonial stories of East Florida's loyalty to the British, imprisoned founding fathers and patriot rebels.
—Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Before smartphones and social media, tracking it down (or stumbling upon it) was like uncovering a local secret.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The five-on-five play, uncovering useful role players, the ability to line match and relay changes to the players in a short period are all things MacTavish was able to do in Edmonton.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
While making Asphalt Meadows, Gibbard began digitizing 4-track demo tapes from Death Cab’s early years, uncovering instrumentals from the band’s inception and reminding the frontman of his old writing process.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
What follows is MacPherson uncovering a corrupt corporate conspiracy targeting undocumented immigrants.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
LeBron's post appeared within weeks of Apple watchers uncovering a new FCC filing for a portable speaker.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026
Noun
The city was hit by a massive snowstorm that paralyzed its streets along with the uncovering of a $30 million to $40 million structural budget gap.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the next several months, Julia helped Marie and Katas in their uncovering of Bateman's crimes, helping to share firsthand accounts of what was going on when cameras weren't rolling.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Amy Ryan stars as Mari Gilbert, the real-life mother who pressured investigators to find her missing daughter, leading to the uncovering of several murders by the Long Island serial killer.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
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
Yet the deeper gain is the uncovering of our wholly spiritual life as God’s child or expression.
—Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
From this gripping moment, our film reveals humanity’s greatest adventure in space, uncovering the origin story of NASA and the Apollo program, one that reflects our precarious times.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026
The celebratory tours take visitors through the city's historic brick roads and along the bayfront, uncovering colonial stories of East Florida's loyalty to the British, imprisoned founding fathers and patriot rebels.
—Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Before smartphones and social media, tracking it down (or stumbling upon it) was like uncovering a local secret.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The five-on-five play, uncovering useful role players, the ability to line match and relay changes to the players in a short period are all things MacTavish was able to do in Edmonton.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
While making Asphalt Meadows, Gibbard began digitizing 4-track demo tapes from Death Cab’s early years, uncovering instrumentals from the band’s inception and reminding the frontman of his old writing process.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
What follows is MacPherson uncovering a corrupt corporate conspiracy targeting undocumented immigrants.
—Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
LeBron's post appeared within weeks of Apple watchers uncovering a new FCC filing for a portable speaker.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
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Those disclosure questions reach his own filings.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Its financial disclosure last month included thousands of contributions from donors with the same name and street address but in different cities and states.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Now Reid, dressed in black with his chest partially exposed beneath an open jacket revealing a scar, stepped on stage and into the role of Lestat in front of the audience.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In his final February 2024 report, Hur found that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency, including reading classified information aloud to Zwonitzer and revealing sensitive military and foreign policy in Afghanistan.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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The traveler was infectious while passing through Los Angeles County, potentially exposing others at LAX and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Colin Hubbard / Getty Images The Fever shot nearly 80% in the first half, exposing miscommunications in Atlanta's defense that led to open looks and uncontested layups.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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That revelation quickly caused Stewart to switch gears.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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The revelation comes as Kansas City prepares to host a matchup between Argentina and Algeria on Tuesday, the first of six World Cup matches in the city.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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From Japanese fans discovering barbecue to the Scots making a pilgrimage to Buc-ee's, the love all these foreign visitors keep showing to America is heartwarming, to say the least.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Why the new missile matters The unveiling comes as European militaries seek greater strategic autonomy and long-range strike capabilities amid growing geopolitical tensions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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The unveiling will take place during Cramerton’s community-wide celebration, where the bridge over the South Fork River will be illuminated to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary — creating a vibrant focal point in the heart of the town.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Parker, who serves as the chief of staff at Cook Children’s Hospital, has filed a conflict of interest form disclosing her employment and regularly recuses herself from votes involving city business with the hospital network.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Even before the ink had dried on the House settlement agreements, reports emerged of prospective claims buyers aggressively pitching class members with offers for pennies on the dollar and not disclosing the risks.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 June 2026
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Anhydrous ammonia is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the EPA.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Survivors who fled to higher ground struggled as a result of the temperature, with some dying later on from exposure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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