1
as in revealing
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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2
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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as in disclosure
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Recent Examples of uncovering
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
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
Vivian is the tasked with surviving the gaze of the Spotlight, solving puzzles, finding Amy, and uncovering the disturbing truth behind a decades-old tragedy.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to uncovering your dog’s breed background, a DNA test can also identify possible health risks associated with their genetics.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Kids can come in costume and enjoy trick or treating and interactive Halloween stations, from meeting the friendly witch in Candyland and uncovering wild experiments in the Mad Scientist’s Lab, to encountering a beloved princess and mischievous villain in their enchanted garden.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Marius Mangeac, a metal detectorist in Romania, spoke with Fox News Digital in May after uncovering 1,469 ancient Roman coins.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
There was little money in this kind of work, only the satisfaction of uncovering information that powerful people didn’t want the public to know.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Many of us journalists enter this industry with lofty ideals about uncovering truth and holding power accountable.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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
Vivian is the tasked with surviving the gaze of the Spotlight, solving puzzles, finding Amy, and uncovering the disturbing truth behind a decades-old tragedy.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
In addition to uncovering your dog’s breed background, a DNA test can also identify possible health risks associated with their genetics.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Kids can come in costume and enjoy trick or treating and interactive Halloween stations, from meeting the friendly witch in Candyland and uncovering wild experiments in the Mad Scientist’s Lab, to encountering a beloved princess and mischievous villain in their enchanted garden.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
Marius Mangeac, a metal detectorist in Romania, spoke with Fox News Digital in May after uncovering 1,469 ancient Roman coins.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
There was little money in this kind of work, only the satisfaction of uncovering information that powerful people didn’t want the public to know.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Many of us journalists enter this industry with lofty ideals about uncovering truth and holding power accountable.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
Verb
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Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has opened up about the band’s extended break from touring, revealing that personal loss and emotional burnout contributed to the group’s seven-year absence from the stage.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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So too did Biden’s policy of keeping Ukraine on life support while revealing fear of provoking Putin.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
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But this is a massive update, finally exposing what had always been a private metric.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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This means exposing the shoulders, showing too much leg above the knees, or wearing clothing with crude or inappropriate imagery.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Authenticity rails like watermarking that survives edits, cryptographic provenance, and clear platform-level disclosures.—
Victor Riparbelli,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The disclosure has altered the dynamics of a race that many viewed as a barometer of the political climate in the aftermath of the 2024 presidential cycle.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His motorsports journey took a slightly different path compared to other F1 prospects, dreaming of being a NASCAR driver before discovering his strength lay in road courses.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Joe Flacco is discovering the pleasures of dining alone.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The revelation that the tattoo had been hastily covered up is just the latest bizarre twist that the high-stakes Senate race had taken in just the past 10 days.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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This revelation in Gen V may prove to be a big advantage for those supes and humans who have forged a resistance to Homelander’s bloody rule, and who will ultimately clash during the upcoming series finale of The Boys.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead of disclosing her condition to her employer and circles of friends, Sickler pulled back from modeling with little explanation, thinking that the absence of her hair would certainly result in the loss of her contract.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Without disclosing specific projections, Barbieri forecast moderate growth for 2025.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Visitors can also witness the unveiling of Plant Riverside’s life-size gingerbread house on November 28, a creation by the property’s award-winning pastry team.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sally Phillips, who plays Shazzer, Bridget’s loyal friend, will host next month’s unveiling.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The lore of the position is passed between players like travelers telling tales at a campfire.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There’s no telling how expensive the wardrobe budget is on the film, but this lookalike style is just $30 right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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