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
This kind of marital embedding involves a whole lotta acting, as Elizabeth Lo’s compelling documentary reveals, but also uncovers a whole world of loneliness, heartache and occasional wisdom.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Through emails, documents, and secret correspondence, Bee uncovers a witty and heartfelt story about motherhood and navigating an absurd world.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Through a dual timeline structure, Ojito introduces us to Mara Denis, a freelance journalist who, in the middle of a routine assignment, uncovers a family secret that shakes the foundation of her identity.
—Piter Ortega Núñez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The series follows a Louvre art restorer who uncovers a cursed Mesopotamian mask tied to the storm god Baal Phegor, drawing her into a web of disappearances and dark secrets.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The investigation eventually uncovers chilling clues that lead to Bryan Kohberger (Merry), a seemingly quiet criminology PhD student, as the only suspect.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
This question uncovers the soft and strategic skills that often remain hidden early on but become critical for advancement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But Isabel's life gets upended when her sister unexpectedly dies — especially after Isabel uncovers her sibling's unfinished bucket list.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Through emails, documents, and secret correspondence, Bee uncovers a witty and heartfelt story about motherhood and navigating an absurd world.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
Through a dual timeline structure, Ojito introduces us to Mara Denis, a freelance journalist who, in the middle of a routine assignment, uncovers a family secret that shakes the foundation of her identity.
—Piter Ortega Núñez, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The series follows a Louvre art restorer who uncovers a cursed Mesopotamian mask tied to the storm god Baal Phegor, drawing her into a web of disappearances and dark secrets.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The investigation eventually uncovers chilling clues that lead to Bryan Kohberger (Merry), a seemingly quiet criminology PhD student, as the only suspect.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
This question uncovers the soft and strategic skills that often remain hidden early on but become critical for advancement.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
But Isabel's life gets upended when her sister unexpectedly dies — especially after Isabel uncovers her sibling's unfinished bucket list.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovers
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Moore’s journey reveals how Black Nationalism emerged not simply as a rejection of American ideals, but as a demand for their true fulfillment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The shuffle in leadership also reveals internal disagreements within the administration about enforcement strategy.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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And in the 1963 Czech cult classic The Cassandra Cat, a tabby exposes the truth by making people’s skin change color based on their moral character — red for love, orange or violet for hypocrisy.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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At its heart, industry observers say, the dispute exposes hard truths about America’s retirement savings conundrum.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Which, Polsky discovers, hasn’t been properly flushed by whoever used it previously.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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When a survivor discloses abuse, the church must believe her and respond swiftly.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Yet few companies offer support unless an employee discloses their situation.—
Jenn Tardy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the other end of the spectrum, Macquarie’s chief economist, David Doyle, tells Fortune that while Washington isn’t necessarily shaping its policy because of imminent recessionary fears, policymakers will be keen to maintain growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Folklorist Thomas Keightley tells the tale of a kobold named Hödeken who was insulted by a kitchen boy who kept spraying water at him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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