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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
Patriotic histories, after all, had long been used to buttress the oppressive systems that these scholars now sought to unmask.
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Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
In this view, the presence of prominent Norwegians in the Epstein files unmask timeless truths about elites, social democracy and even goodness as such.
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Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
Civil liberties groups have been raising alarms about efforts by US officials to unmask online critics amid the surge of public opposition to the administration’s hardline policies, including ramped up deportation arrests nationwide and violent clashes with protesters.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
What that means in practical terms is that while these conditions were occurring gradually before, the massive postpartum shedding episode may, in a sense, unmask them and make the hair loss seem more severe.
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Jana Pollack,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
In this view, the presence of prominent Norwegians in the Epstein files unmask timeless truths about elites, social democracy and even goodness as such.
—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
Civil liberties groups have been raising alarms about efforts by US officials to unmask online critics amid the surge of public opposition to the administration’s hardline policies, including ramped up deportation arrests nationwide and violent clashes with protesters.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
What that means in practical terms is that while these conditions were occurring gradually before, the massive postpartum shedding episode may, in a sense, unmask them and make the hair loss seem more severe.
—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmask
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmask
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
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Outdoor ceiling fans are exposed to constant moisture and humidity.
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The Callasli dropped the pointed toe, lowered the shine and exposed considerably more skin, giving her second pink heel in three days a lighter summer shape rather than making Saturday’s shoe do another round.
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Charles reveals tax bill By law, the British king is not obliged to pay income, capital gains or inheritance tax, but Charles, like his mother did after 1993, has voluntarily done so without disclosing the amounts.
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The police chief did not disclose a possible motive.
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Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy — super-puffs the size of Jupiter.
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The search uncovered 117 intact canine remains from two dig sites, in various stages of decomposition.
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The invasive golden mussel has now been confirmed in the Port of West Sacramento, marking the species' northernmost detection in California since it was first discovered in Stockton in 2024, wildlife officials announced Saturday.
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Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades.
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All of Rojas’ family members were OK, the Venezuelan native told reporters ahead of Friday’s game against the Padres in San Diego.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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