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as in revealed
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 exposed
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 unmasked
The conclusion of episode 3 of the Apple TV series unmasked a mysterious character who has been following Max Cady (Javier Bardem) — and the character is played by none other than Juliette Lewis, who also starred in the 1991 film version of Cape Fear directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Queries run, communications collected, identities unmasked, content delivered to the White House NSC.
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Patrick Eddington,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin, has — maybe — been unmasked.
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Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
10 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.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Common Council members ultimately hope to require any law enforcement officers interacting with Milwaukee residents to be unmasked and wear visible identification.
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Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
2 Mar. 2026
The film is a spinoff of Disney+’s The Mandalorian TV show and the new full trailer (below) at one point features Pascal kneeling and unmasked, as is Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward.
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Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
County leaders are also weighing a call on all officers, including ICE, to police unmasked.
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Sofi Zeman
february 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
By the end of that first half hour, he has been unmasked as the bloody avenger of the backyard.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Queries run, communications collected, identities unmasked, content delivered to the White House NSC.
—
Patrick Eddington,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin, has — maybe — been unmasked.
—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
10 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
Common Council members ultimately hope to require any law enforcement officers interacting with Milwaukee residents to be unmasked and wear visible identification.
—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
2 Mar. 2026
The film is a spinoff of Disney+’s The Mandalorian TV show and the new full trailer (below) at one point features Pascal kneeling and unmasked, as is Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward.
—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
County leaders are also weighing a call on all officers, including ICE, to police unmasked.
—
Sofi Zeman
february 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
By the end of that first half hour, he has been unmasked as the bloody avenger of the backyard.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmasked
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While chatting with ExtraTV at the Tight Ends & Friends concert presented by Sports Illustrated and Reese's, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle confirmed he was invited to the upcoming ceremony — and revealed one of the pair's wedding rules.
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Research on elite competitive eaters revealed that some individuals can train to increase the elasticity of their stomachs.
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This has fueled debate over their impact on the game, with some viewers complaining about being exposed to commercials during the three-minute stoppages.
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Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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Under state law, any single gift — or multiple gifts from the same source that add up to $50 or more during the annual period — must be disclosed.
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Investigators said the teenager was driving a 2021 Polaris Ranger in which two other juveniles, whose ages haven't been disclosed by officials, were riding.
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No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.
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Before the latest search warrant uncovered the remains of the dead dogs, Miranda posted a statement to the rescue's website on June 18.
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Nathan quickly discovered that limited money forces difficult choices.
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Relatives of a woman discovered dead by her son with her neck slashed in the lobby of her Brooklyn apartment building are appealing to the public for help with funeral expenses.
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The infant, who is 9 months old, was rescued along with her mother, the State Department told Fox News Digital.
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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“Unmasked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmasked. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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