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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach does what trial-and-error cannot by uncovering the root causes of obesity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Find somewhere quiet, grab your data, and start uncovering the gems.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange led the excavation, uncovering the fossils that promise to deepen our understanding of Ice Age ecosystems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
As a daring, undeniably good-looking, and questionably competent Earth Directorate agent, you're tasked with uncovering the source of devastating rifts threatening the entire galaxy.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Sam agrees to rewrite the book and add a chapter on veterans’ support, and LaRoche steps forward to take all the credit for uncovering the truth.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Skip the ordinary this holiday season, Mima is the destination for uncovering the unforgettable.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Building connections can significantly speed up your search by uncovering potential job prospects that may not be posted online and available to the public, or by getting referrals.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Driven by his instincts, Fok begins to dig deeper into the case, uncovering a labyrinthine conspiracy that threads through Hong Kong’s criminal underworld and its upper echelons of power.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach does what trial-and-error cannot by uncovering the root causes of obesity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Find somewhere quiet, grab your data, and start uncovering the gems.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange led the excavation, uncovering the fossils that promise to deepen our understanding of Ice Age ecosystems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
As a daring, undeniably good-looking, and questionably competent Earth Directorate agent, you're tasked with uncovering the source of devastating rifts threatening the entire galaxy.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Sam agrees to rewrite the book and add a chapter on veterans’ support, and LaRoche steps forward to take all the credit for uncovering the truth.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Skip the ordinary this holiday season, Mima is the destination for uncovering the unforgettable.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Building connections can significantly speed up your search by uncovering potential job prospects that may not be posted online and available to the public, or by getting referrals.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
Noun
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The government asserts that no information has been shared under the memorandum to date, and any future disclosures would be lawful and protected by stringent confidentiality requirements.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Galloway made no such disclosure about her connection to the business on Americana Boulevard.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The 1981 movie deals with classism, heritage, and the human spirit, revealing just what lengths anyone will go through to reach a goal within sight.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Even worse, attackers can exploit large language model (LLM) vulnerabilities through methods like prompt injection, tricking systems into revealing confidential information.—
Rich Vibert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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There is a risk of data breaches exposing personal information or location data and concerns about how footage might be used or shared.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The move enraged fellow Democrats within the caucus and Democratic House leadership, who distanced themselves from the decision, exposing a major rift within the party.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The revelation struck Tamie deeply, prompting her to leave a $40 tip and record a TikTok video asking viewers to help make a difference.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Chicago native made the revelation with her brother on their collaborative IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rubin, who died in 2016, was an American astronomer known for discovering dark matter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since 1980, inspection laws and methods of inspection have gotten more stringent, resulting in building owners and the city’s Department of Buildings discovering more facade issues.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Rosenberg, along with her relatives, did not file Reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBARS) disclosing their offshore financial accounts, as required by law.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Requirements such as disclosing documents, making court appearances and being subject to questioning can make heavy demands on participants’ time and attention.—
Jennifer Safstrom,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With the apartment situated on a low floor with northern exposure, natural light was a factor.—
John Ortved,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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Identify the best type of turf grass for your planting site based on local climate and specific site conditions such as sun exposure, soil type, and access to irrigation.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, many in the United States may even question whether CENTCOM is telling the truth.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Before the memoir was published, Sheila was talking with her editor, Douglas Gibson, who was Alice’s Canadian editor and publisher, and surprised herself by telling him about Andrea and Gerry.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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