1
as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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as in exposes
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 uncovers
Kenny Jacoby is an investigative reporter for USA TODAY who uncovers issues in sports, higher education and law enforcement.
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Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
However, upon arriving at the Crawford home, Lowen uncovers a secret manuscript that reveals unsettling details about the family's past, leading her to question whether Verity's writings are fiction or a chilling confession from a deranged mind.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk plays a small town temporary sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after the bank is robbed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Mary Beard uncovers the spectacle of the Ancient Roman parade, the Roman Triumph.
—Mary Beard, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.
—Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
As the party wears on, Ryan uncovers the memory that changed everything for him.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
However, upon arriving at the Crawford home, Lowen uncovers a secret manuscript that reveals unsettling details about the family's past, leading her to question whether Verity's writings are fiction or a chilling confession from a deranged mind.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk plays a small town temporary sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after the bank is robbed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Mary Beard uncovers the spectacle of the Ancient Roman parade, the Roman Triumph.
—Mary Beard, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.
—Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
As the party wears on, Ryan uncovers the memory that changed everything for him.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovers
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Strout indicates that their potential will be fulfilled in short, jump-ahead passages — one of the passages reveals that Artie inspires an awkward girl named Rhonda to help other people by becoming a minister.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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For examples, the Navier-Stokes equations, which describe how fluids of all kinds move, have been successfully applied to both of these hazards, while the heat equation reveals how and when these volcanic fluids cool down.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Continue reading … BEHIND CLOSED DOORS — Babysitter’s grim discovery exposes deadly family secret inside luxury home.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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That reality exposes the vulnerabilities in the American way of war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Moore stars as Aaron Eagle, a fetish camboy (online male escort) who agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client (Birney) and discovers a disturbing tie to his past.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Potentially traumatic for young kids is a short scene where Lily discovers George’s dead body, and another where Lily’s sheep friend dies.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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That tells you everything about the disconnect people are feeling.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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District 8 needs a leader who works with the community, tells the truth and delivers real results, not political deals or insider arrangements.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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