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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
But Isabel's life gets upended when her sister unexpectedly dies — especially after Isabel uncovers her sibling's unfinished bucket list.
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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
In Nexus Battles, these companions stand beside players as the story uncovers the mysteries of the protagonist’s past.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Meighan has been a target of district parents’ strife as the district uncovers massive spending on board member conference travel, including more than $25,000 spent in 2024 alone, according to a Daily Southtown analysis of district financial records.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
With the help of her aides, Abigail uncovers the conspiracy, exposes Livingston, and regains her position.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 Aug. 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.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
The trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets that connects powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia, like Howard Morris (Michael Cyril Creighton).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
The film uncovers the loss and thrumming tensions of exilic life under Western Europe’s smooth gray surfaces.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
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
In Nexus Battles, these companions stand beside players as the story uncovers the mysteries of the protagonist’s past.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Meighan has been a target of district parents’ strife as the district uncovers massive spending on board member conference travel, including more than $25,000 spent in 2024 alone, according to a Daily Southtown analysis of district financial records.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
With the help of her aides, Abigail uncovers the conspiracy, exposes Livingston, and regains her position.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 Aug. 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.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
The trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets that connects powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia, like Howard Morris (Michael Cyril Creighton).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
The film uncovers the loss and thrumming tensions of exilic life under Western Europe’s smooth gray surfaces.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovers
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Elon Musk reveals $1 billion stock purchase of Tesla.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The reliance on older tanks pulled from storage, refurbs, and export/show models being re-routed for combat reveals pressures on the Russian armored force structure.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Against a United block that often exposes the space either side of the midfield two and has tended to concede from crosses, his ability to find those pockets and time his runs into the box should offer opportunities in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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All this exposes a hole in the MAHA movement.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
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Share Problems In Advance Proactively communicate a problem before the customer discovers it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Oliver is at the Caccimelio’s dry cleaning business after hours and discovers Nicky’s dead body hung up with all the clothing.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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The deal discloses an unusually large percentage of syndication ownership points, and if 10 episodes of the show had good ratings, then 90 more would be ordered.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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