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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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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
And the present-day timeline in the survival saga unmasked Shauna’s teenage daughter, Callie (Sarah Desjardins), as the murderer of Yellowjackets survivor Lottie (Simone Kessell).
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
The findings bring astronomers another step closer to unmasking the mysterious nature of dark energy, which may mean that the standard model of how the universe works could also require an update, scientists say.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The celebs must unmask the killer before they’re all bumped off.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
In every episode, Scooby and the gang unmask a ghostly villain, revealing it to be someone using fear to hide their schemes.
—Shari Dunn, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2025
The findings bring astronomers another step closer to unmasking the mysterious nature of dark energy, which may mean that the standard model of how the universe works could also require an update, scientists say.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The celebs must unmask the killer before they’re all bumped off.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
In every episode, Scooby and the gang unmask a ghostly villain, revealing it to be someone using fear to hide their schemes.
—Shari Dunn, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The Women’s Super League (WSL), the top level of women’s football in England, has revealed a rebrand for the 2025-26 season.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Think about this: Kids whose parents read to them daily are exposed to almost 300,000 more words before kindergarten than kids whose parents don’t read to them.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Suddenly, City are exposed, and Sarr squares the ball through for Eze to score.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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It was not disclosed whether the building had working smoke detectors, but Fire Chief Robert Cagann urged residents in the release to make sure home smoke alarms are working and escape plans made in case of an emergency.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The terms of the deal, announced this morning, were not disclosed.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The ability to uncover hidden efficiencies and innovative approaches positions RL as a powerful tool for driving breakthroughs across industries.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Archaeologists have uncovered a tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian prince concealed behind a massive false granite door in the Saqqara necropolis, south of Cairo.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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After following up with participants, researchers discovered that 1,407 received a heart failure diagnosis.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Aicha discovers that Ruby had been there with a man driving a Porsche Taycan Turbo.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 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 May 2025
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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