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
Laura May Todd, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
One neighbor, Jeff Lamie, recounted going through his Ring doorbell footage with police in hopes of uncovering information about the disappearance.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This investigative series, reported in collaboration with Mirror Indy, is uncovering ethical concerns within Mayor Joe Hogsett's administration.
—Ryan Martin, IndyStar, 1 Feb. 2026
While the Texas Rangers are in the off-season, our sports reporter is moonlighting on the Dallas Morning News food team, uncovering where to get Dallas’ best burgers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Harrell points out a secondary positive effect of uncovering the latest trends.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Clumsiness notwithstanding, bringing a criminal case against a journalist who was reporting on a protest is an authoritarian tactic—a means of frightening the press away from uncovering the truth.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Naomi becomes fixated on his new girlfriend, uncovering secrets that lead her down a dangerous path.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
For me, that says something about my preoccupation with monsters-in-disguise and the agency of women in both uncovering and conquering violence.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 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
With the Olympics underway in the coming weeks, Erickson shares her tips on where to eat and drink in this northern Italian region with the authority of someone who has dedicated years to uncovering its secrets.
—Laura May Todd, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
One neighbor, Jeff Lamie, recounted going through his Ring doorbell footage with police in hopes of uncovering information about the disappearance.
—Helen Rummel, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
This investigative series, reported in collaboration with Mirror Indy, is uncovering ethical concerns within Mayor Joe Hogsett's administration.
—Ryan Martin, IndyStar, 1 Feb. 2026
While the Texas Rangers are in the off-season, our sports reporter is moonlighting on the Dallas Morning News food team, uncovering where to get Dallas’ best burgers.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Harrell points out a secondary positive effect of uncovering the latest trends.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Clumsiness notwithstanding, bringing a criminal case against a journalist who was reporting on a protest is an authoritarian tactic—a means of frightening the press away from uncovering the truth.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Naomi becomes fixated on his new girlfriend, uncovering secrets that lead her down a dangerous path.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
For me, that says something about my preoccupation with monsters-in-disguise and the agency of women in both uncovering and conquering violence.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
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Since those disclosures, Mandelson has resigned from the House of Lords and faces a police investigation for alleged misconduct in public office, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Court records and other disclosures show sales ranging from tens of millions to more than $100 million per warehouse.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Backstreet Boys are back in the big game and USA TODAY is exclusively revealing the group's new Super Bowl ad with T-Mobile.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sunlight seeped in from the edges of the two big windows, revealing details in apricot suede, camel leather, and vermilion lacquer.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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After establishing this physical connection, researchers tested the stress by exposing the plants to bright, intense light, similar to harsh sunlight.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Paulina Porizkova is exposing some dark secrets of the high-fashion world, claiming that her rise to superstardom was paved with uncomfortable encounters.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The revelation raised concerns about conflicts of interest in American foreign policy, especially given the scrutiny surrounding the US-UAE chip deal over worries the tech could be diverted to China.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Demands for transparency are increasing because revelations about this despairing state of affairs will clarify precisely who is accountable.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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The latter sees a faded film star in Georgia returning to acting and discovering an industry that has left him behind.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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But recently TikTok is discovering the face-framing magic that comes from turning your curls inward.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, the Lemme unveiling was carefully timed to that of the Kylie Cosmetics Pomegranate Lip Butter.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the official unveiling of the slate would further solidify just how grueling the climb could be for USC next season.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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While the Leafs have improved with disclosing injury information, there are still times when specific information is not disclosed.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Anyone buying property would have to fill out an affidavit disclosing their citizenship and any foreign financing they’re secured.—
Ari Fife,
The Frontier,
31 Jan. 2026
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Crews are continuing to respond to the exposure, though the total number of people affected has not yet been released.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Investors have been reducing exposure to the dollar since as early as last year, and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has called for the euro to take on a larger role in global finance.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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