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
The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
At the center of the story is the youngest daughter, Marjorie, who uncovers a dark secret within the family and is forced to face the unsettling reality that sometimes lies carry more power than truth.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Kenny Jacoby is an investigative reporter for USA TODAY who uncovers issues in sports, higher education and law enforcement.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Boys State team Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss are behind Teenage Wasteland, which revisits the story of a group of teenagers in upstate New York, who in the early 1990s make a film that uncovers a conspiracy that is poisoning their community.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The prover then uncovers the regions on either side.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 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.
—Angel Saunders, 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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
At the center of the story is the youngest daughter, Marjorie, who uncovers a dark secret within the family and is forced to face the unsettling reality that sometimes lies carry more power than truth.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Kenny Jacoby is an investigative reporter for USA TODAY who uncovers issues in sports, higher education and law enforcement.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Boys State team Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss are behind Teenage Wasteland, which revisits the story of a group of teenagers in upstate New York, who in the early 1990s make a film that uncovers a conspiracy that is poisoning their community.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The prover then uncovers the regions on either side.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 11 May 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.
—Angel Saunders, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovers
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When a radio wave passes through, the atoms respond in a way that reveals the field’s strength, direction, and movement in three dimensions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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One of the more startling nuggets the doc reveals concerns Paul Bateson, the former radiological technician convicted of Verrill’s murder.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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Trainer argues that the SpaceX S-1 registration statement exposes a litany of weaknesses.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Vaping exposes users to nicotine, which is an addictive substance, and a range of potentially harmful substances.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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In season 1, episode 3, Rip discovers a sick cow on the ranch.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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But months later, Rick discovers Danny lifted his song without permission and has turned it into a worldwide smash, ushering in his comeback.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Steyer spokesperson Kevin Liao said the campaign requires creators to follow all disclosure laws when contracting with the campaign and discloses payments in campaign filings.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The first is standardized reporting that discloses trial funding, investigator payments, enrollment criteria and the rationale for site selection.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Netflix tells Variety the game will be updated daily throughout the World Cup with new challenges and features tied into the real events and results of the tournament.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Navalny tells the story of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader whose poisoning by Putin operatives in August 2020 nearly killed him.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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