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
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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
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According to his most recent financial disclosure statement, filed in January, Aguilar still holds an ownership interest in the company.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the proposals prompted a flurry of activity from more than 100 lobbyists from tech companies and their trade associations trying to weigh in, according to disclosure reports.—
Byron Tau,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed a local diner, a Vietnamese restaurant and a boba tea shop after discovering over dozens of German cockroaches and other food safety violations.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Themes of self-acceptance, discovering one’s true potential, the power of friendship, and embracing the unknown are all wrapped in a quirky, adventurous comedy.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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This season’s revelation, Bournemouth, were outplayed and outfought for 90 minutes before Leeds chucked away two points at the death.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Expect conversations that catch you off-guard, and jokes that turn into shocking revelations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Porter, who is connected to this current FBI investigation, had previously been found guilty of disclosing confidential information to sports bettors about his own health status and betting on games in violation of league rules.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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So disclosing a large order for Chinese planes as a trade deal with China is announced would keep with past practice.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Tuesday’s unveiling of the new charges against Pearce and Osborn comes one day before the deadline for a recall petition against Gascón.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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To usher in the holidays, Bergdorf’s has lined up gift assortments, the holiday book and experiences such as exclusive designer appearances, leading up to the unveiling of its holiday windows later this season.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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As previously announced, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event will star Paul Mescal as McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Starr, Joseph Quinn as Harrison, and Harris Dickinson as Lennon, with each film telling the story of a different member of the band.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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