1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
the killer's identity won't be unmasked until the season's final episode
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
unmasked the motives of the people advocating the sale of the publicly owned land
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Recent Examples of unmask
However, after Nicky and Morgan return to New Jersey after the Miami debacle, they’re kidnapped and brought to Ivan’s home, where Yusuf unmasks and reveals himself.
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The quest to unmask Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin, has been going on for more than a decade now, and resulted in some embarrassing misfires.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
In second place was Pugcasso, unmasked as Phillip Phillips; with third going to Cat Witch, revealed to be Kylie Cantrall; and in fourth was Crane, who was unmasked as Normani.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Did the procedure lead directly to their struggles, or unmask a previous predisposition?
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The quest to unmask Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin, has been going on for more than a decade now, and resulted in some embarrassing misfires.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
In second place was Pugcasso, unmasked as Phillip Phillips; with third going to Cat Witch, revealed to be Kylie Cantrall; and in fourth was Crane, who was unmasked as Normani.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Did the procedure lead directly to their struggles, or unmask a previous predisposition?
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmask
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At the time, makeup artist Jazzy B revealed that the party included toys, slides and even a ball pit in several posts shared on Instagram.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub (and Natura Bisse amenities) is separated from the bedroom by a set of wooden shutters that can be opened to reveal the room and the outdoor view beyond, if desired.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The fourth was not a cruise passenger but was exposed to an ill passenger from the ship on an aircraft in South Africa.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Seeing ballroom be recognized so prominently has been a source of pride, but also trepidation that the wider audiences now being exposed to ballroom may not appreciate the nuances of the culture.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Most of the data is opaque—only 11 states disclose which companies receive the breaks.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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In 2022, before buying Twitter outright, Musk purchased a 9 percent stake in the social network and failed to disclose it within 10 days as required under US law.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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Cadaver dogs had previously alerted to the scent of human remains in the backyard, but earlier searches did not uncover a body.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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After uncovering what the issue was following an 18-month mystery, the actress underwent multiple vocal cord surgeries and finally got an implant.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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For one, tech behemoth Microsoft reported better-than-expected quarterly results recently and told investors that capital expenditures for the year will reach $190 billion due to soaring memory costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Two Game 7 victories for Cleveland tells me this team is not going to get rattled.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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