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
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.
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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
All that is really a testament to the fact that there are a certain number of filmmakers who are doing extraordinary new work there, but also with a language of cinema that shows a desire to express things and speak about their own environment in a way that uncovers something new.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
This approach uncovers systemic issues and shows your team that honesty won't be punished.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Emmy Rossum plays the lady in question, and Alex Karpovsky stars as the journalist who uncovers her real identity — and motives — decades later.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Her new drama stars Léa Seydoux as a renowned pianist who relocates with her family to the countryside and then uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love and trust.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Kacen Bayless is the Democracy Insider for The Kansas City Star, a position that uncovers how politics and government affect communities across the sprawling Kansas City area.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Amid twists and suspicious turns, Roy Grace uncovers a plot within the royal household.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
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
All that is really a testament to the fact that there are a certain number of filmmakers who are doing extraordinary new work there, but also with a language of cinema that shows a desire to express things and speak about their own environment in a way that uncovers something new.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
This approach uncovers systemic issues and shows your team that honesty won't be punished.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Emmy Rossum plays the lady in question, and Alex Karpovsky stars as the journalist who uncovers her real identity — and motives — decades later.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
Her new drama stars Léa Seydoux as a renowned pianist who relocates with her family to the countryside and then uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love and trust.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Kacen Bayless is the Democracy Insider for The Kansas City Star, a position that uncovers how politics and government affect communities across the sprawling Kansas City area.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Amid twists and suspicious turns, Roy Grace uncovers a plot within the royal household.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovers
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The book also reveals the fourth ballot had to be repeated as one cardinal accidentally stuck two ballot papers together.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Estrada reveals that locals and visitors alike flock to Hotel Drover to gear up and get on trend by investing in pieces from the world’s first-ever Lucchese Custom Collection boutique.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the proliferation of AI agents used by companies to automate processes exposes them to exponentially more points of vulnerability.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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Drawing on thousands of pages of documents, emails, and text messages that have never before been seen on television, this limited series exposes the private machinations of a family torn apart by power, politics, and a desperate desire for their father’s love.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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As unexpected revelations surface and her circle begins to shift, Polly discovers just how deeply friendship can shape—and sustain—a life.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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If the inspection discovers termites or the buyer fails to seek a mortgage within the allotted time frame, the sale shifts back to neutral until those issues are resolved.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The spokesperson went on to point out that their organization discloses funding from PhRMA and its other supporters on its website.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
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McCant seeks to plug several of those informational gaps in a follow-up memo released Thursday that explains apparent numerical discrepancies and discloses outcomes of specific complaints her office received.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lots of the amenities, though (like the custom newspaper that tells you what to do in the area), are designed for self-sufficient guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The real estate industry tells a similar, if less pronounced, story.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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