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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
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
At a joint news conference Monday, Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain described the cases investigators are uncovering as increasingly intertwined with organized crime.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Without public records, uncovering the facts behind these stories would never have happened.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
When archaeologists began uncovering ancient statues many centuries after their creation, there was often little sign that they had ever been painted.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
Understanding the Moon’s surface chemistry is key to uncovering its geology and history, but most previous maps relied on remote sensing combined with samples from near-side missions like Apollo, Luna, and Chang’e-5.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
What people fail to realize, Harding said, is that the office is an investigative body that plays a role in uncovering the cause of unnatural deaths and also protecting the public.
—Shannon Tyler
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
There is one monumental study, The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), that has been uncovering the disparities in reproductive aging between women of color and white women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2026
Chaccour, who'd never heard of the firm, began investigating, uncovering suspicious details about Surgisphere's data and its executives, who claimed to have the endorsement of a Harvard expert.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 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
Verb
Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
At a joint news conference Monday, Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain described the cases investigators are uncovering as increasingly intertwined with organized crime.
—Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Without public records, uncovering the facts behind these stories would never have happened.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
When archaeologists began uncovering ancient statues many centuries after their creation, there was often little sign that they had ever been painted.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 10 Mar. 2026
Understanding the Moon’s surface chemistry is key to uncovering its geology and history, but most previous maps relied on remote sensing combined with samples from near-side missions like Apollo, Luna, and Chang’e-5.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026
What people fail to realize, Harding said, is that the office is an investigative body that plays a role in uncovering the cause of unnatural deaths and also protecting the public.
—Shannon Tyler
march 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
There is one monumental study, The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), that has been uncovering the disparities in reproductive aging between women of color and white women.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 4 Mar. 2026
Chaccour, who'd never heard of the firm, began investigating, uncovering suspicious details about Surgisphere's data and its executives, who claimed to have the endorsement of a Harvard expert.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
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The legislation now requires federal agencies to screen applicants for ties to countries of concern — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — with mandatory disclosure of foreign affiliations, pre-award screening, and post-award reporting.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The disclosure has paused the trial of brothers Billoeum, Billy, and Channa Phan, who are accused of murdering Tyrone Phet in Lowell in 2020.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dancer Alyse Rockett tossed her phone on the seat next to me, revealing the material for which the troupe has been preparing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now tested by a near fatal disease, Gammons continues his pursuit — revealing the personal cost of chasing nature at its most extreme and the larger environmental forces shaping our world.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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This would give people peace of mind that their car will start during the winter months and/or to avoid exposing them from being pushed to spend a couple of hundred dollars on an unnecessary replacement.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Show business can be exposing and unbearably harsh, which is tough to deal with at any age, let alone for young actors who haven't fully matured yet.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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All defendants maintained their innocence and appealed after a two-year trial that opened a Pandora's box of unwanted revelations about papal ransom payments to Islamic militants, Vatican vendettas, espionage and other dirty laundry of the Holy See.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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None of the revelations feels especially explosive.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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Head to Wimberley Glassworks As Tim de Jong recounts, discovering Wimberley was just one of life’s many kismet moments.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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And because Earth's primary natural satellite is considered to have been integral to the development of life on Earth, discovering the frequency of such events may shine a light on the possibility of life elsewhere in the Milky Way.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With multiple concerts every day, big-name performers on the roster and a number of world premieres ready for their unveiling, there are just so many possibilities.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The unveiling was attended by Wolves head coach Rob Edwards, a number of players including Jota’s international team-mates Jose Sa and Toti, and first-team coach Rui Silva, who coached Jota during his three seasons at Wolves.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cipriani has also accused Shell of disclosing to him non-public information about Paramount’s activities, a charge that Shell has denied.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cipriani, the high-stakes gambler at the center of the dispute, last month sparked an internal investigation and SEC inquiry into Shell for allegedly disclosing details about the timing and structure of the UFC deal almost a month before its August 2025 announcement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those in need of medical care should call their doctor, urgent care or emergency department before arriving to help limit additional exposures.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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These timelines align with high-risk missions where delays increase exposure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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