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
Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.
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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
The story follows a young woman who regains consciousness after three years in a coma, only to be confronted by the apparition of her deceased sister, as their mother’s search for the truth behind the sister’s death gradually uncovers a dark hereditary secret stretching back centuries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
In a political thriller with intertwining story lines, the A-lister stars as a veteran CIA agent who uncovers an assassination plot in the Middle East.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
As the party wears on, Ryan uncovers the memory that changed everything for him.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
In researching a story that spans the globe, Fox uncovers her mother’s true experience from Nazi slave to freedom fighter, from refugee to spy and saboteur.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The diligent work of our law enforcement partners time and again uncovers those attempting to hide behind a computer screen.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
This approach uncovers systemic issues and shows your team that honesty won't be punished.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
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
The story follows a young woman who regains consciousness after three years in a coma, only to be confronted by the apparition of her deceased sister, as their mother’s search for the truth behind the sister’s death gradually uncovers a dark hereditary secret stretching back centuries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
In a political thriller with intertwining story lines, the A-lister stars as a veteran CIA agent who uncovers an assassination plot in the Middle East.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
As the party wears on, Ryan uncovers the memory that changed everything for him.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
In researching a story that spans the globe, Fox uncovers her mother’s true experience from Nazi slave to freedom fighter, from refugee to spy and saboteur.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The diligent work of our law enforcement partners time and again uncovers those attempting to hide behind a computer screen.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
This approach uncovers systemic issues and shows your team that honesty won't be punished.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovers
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But a growing body of evidence reveals that the sports betting boom leads to financial strain for bettors.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this is only half the story, as opening the caseback reveals the watch’s Supersonnerie soundboard, which is constructed of sapphire crystal to offer a view of the movement.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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That's because the grinding process exposes the sensitive omega-3 fats to heat, oxygen, and light, ultimately accelerating spoilage.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trump appears to have re-focused on the Danish autonomous territory while venting frustration at NATO, as the diplomatic fallout from the Iran war exposes rifts in Washington's ties with the security alliance.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 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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The poem tells the story of the seduction of a sixteen-year-old girl by the watermonster, a mythical figure, weaving together themes of place, identity, trauma, and transformation.—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, carbs—the body’s primary energy source—increase your blood sugar, or blood glucose, and, in turn, trigger the pancreas to secrete insulin (a hormone that tells the body’s cells to absorb glucose to prevent an overload).—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
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