as in disclosure
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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
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
That chance discovery triggered an excavation that led to the uncovering of the largest homicide case in APD’s history.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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
Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Individuals born with Neptune in Scorpio often feel drawn to life's mysteries, dreaming of emotional transformation, psychological depth and uncovering hidden truths.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Fifteen years later, her sister Merry faces her family’s dark past with a journalist uncovering the nature of the evil force that undid them.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
This organization is dedicated to uncovering and sharing the truth about the effects of hunting and the sustainable use of wildlife.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
While Kennedy's teaser focuses on uncovering lies, HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon said the show will aim to cover affordability and other topics that polls show are salient for American voters of both parties ahead of the midterms.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
No closer to uncovering the truth, the investigation stalled.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Their paper uncovering the causal link between triglycerides and abdominal aortic aneurysms won the STAT Madness 2026 popular vote.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Join us for a conversation about representation and stories rooted in diverse beliefs – uncovering the opportunity to expand audiences, foster connection, understanding, and meaningful change.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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 chance discovery triggered an excavation that led to the uncovering of the largest homicide case in APD’s history.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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
Older machine learning methods had previously enabled such serendipitous mathematical discoveries, too — uncovering patterns no one had thought to look for.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Individuals born with Neptune in Scorpio often feel drawn to life's mysteries, dreaming of emotional transformation, psychological depth and uncovering hidden truths.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Fifteen years later, her sister Merry faces her family’s dark past with a journalist uncovering the nature of the evil force that undid them.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
This organization is dedicated to uncovering and sharing the truth about the effects of hunting and the sustainable use of wildlife.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 8 Apr. 2026
While Kennedy's teaser focuses on uncovering lies, HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon said the show will aim to cover affordability and other topics that polls show are salient for American voters of both parties ahead of the midterms.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
No closer to uncovering the truth, the investigation stalled.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Their paper uncovering the causal link between triglycerides and abdominal aortic aneurysms won the STAT Madness 2026 popular vote.
—Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
Join us for a conversation about representation and stories rooted in diverse beliefs – uncovering the opportunity to expand audiences, foster connection, understanding, and meaningful change.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
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This week’s federal campaign finance disclosures showed clearer ties between one of those committees and the pro-Israel organization.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Homeland Security Investigations determined that Varela took a flight to Hong Kong around the day the search took place, according to the affidavit, which also noted that emergency disclosure requests from WhatsApp showed location data originating in Hong Kong.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, April 16, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants star, 42, shared a glowing photo of herself to Instagram alongside a reflective caption revealing how her comedian husband, 62, empowered her to feel more confident.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those final hours of the season when the night-shift staff arrives always feel like a gust of fresh air blowing into the ED, revealing unexpected contours of certain characters and new dynamics.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect seen on video assaulting a woman while exposing himself publicly in Weston on Wednesday afternoon.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There are revelations aplenty, shocks too, and dozens of motel breakfasts, all in search of the holy grail, which, in most cases, is represented by a full scholarship to a Division 1 college or university.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Porter’s biggest negative came out last year with revelations about her verbally abusing staff members, including one incident caught on video.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There can be a lot of joy in discovering who your partner is becoming and falling in love with that person, too.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Councilmembers Kathleen Treseder and Mai raised concerns about the briefings after discovering last month that Agran was briefed first on the budget issue, and as part of that conversation, asked the city manager to research polling on possible local taxes.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The unveiling of the new wing had been timed to coincide with a mid-career retrospective of an Italian sculptor.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The unveiling is part of the city's Pride celebrations, which conclude Sunday with the Miami Beach Pride parade at noon.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Yes, the one that the NBA ordered Charlotte to give the Heat as apparent compensation for not disclosing an FBI investigation into Terry Rozier before he was traded to Miami.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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Acknowledging gratitude or disclosing vulnerability confers a degree of trust.—
John Bowe,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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As part of the lawsuit, the plaintiffs are asking for medical monitoring in case the potential exposure leads to future conditions.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Orion would reenter Earth’s atmosphere at a steeper angle to shorten its exposure to high temperatures that could cause cracking.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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