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as in disclosing
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 exposing
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 unmasking
Senior White House officials, including National Security Advisors, routinely make unmasking requests.
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Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
But prosecution in this area is only possible if these markets are allowed to function, unmasking insider trading that has, until now, largely happened behind closed doors.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Some in the art world speculate Banksy orchestrated the unmasking himself as a publicity stunt, consistent with his history of subversive pranks and satire.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Schumer’s demands for unmasking ICE, requiring body cams and proper ID and judicial warrants before Democrats will vote for DHS funding now look quaint.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Besides, each unmasking is stupid and anticlimactic in its own way.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Democrats demanding reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement have centered the negotiations on tightening of warrant requirements, unmasking agents when engaged in immigration operations and ending roving patrols in cities and communities.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
By studying these distortions across large swathes of the universe, scientists can get closer to unmasking dark matter and its various hiding places.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
That momentary unmasking could give the immune system a chance to recognize the parasite and stop the invasion.
—Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
But prosecution in this area is only possible if these markets are allowed to function, unmasking insider trading that has, until now, largely happened behind closed doors.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Some in the art world speculate Banksy orchestrated the unmasking himself as a publicity stunt, consistent with his history of subversive pranks and satire.
—Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Schumer’s demands for unmasking ICE, requiring body cams and proper ID and judicial warrants before Democrats will vote for DHS funding now look quaint.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Besides, each unmasking is stupid and anticlimactic in its own way.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Democrats demanding reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement have centered the negotiations on tightening of warrant requirements, unmasking agents when engaged in immigration operations and ending roving patrols in cities and communities.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
By studying these distortions across large swathes of the universe, scientists can get closer to unmasking dark matter and its various hiding places.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
That momentary unmasking could give the immune system a chance to recognize the parasite and stop the invasion.
—Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmasking
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After disclosing a $500 million funding round that valued the company at $5 billion in October, Tempo formally launched in March.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In general, disclosing AI use decreases trust and undermines legitimacy.—
Andras Molnar,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect seen on video assaulting a woman while exposing himself publicly in Weston on Wednesday afternoon.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, April 16, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants star, 42, shared a glowing photo of herself to Instagram alongside a reflective caption revealing how her comedian husband, 62, empowered her to feel more confident.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those final hours of the season when the night-shift staff arrives always feel like a gust of fresh air blowing into the ED, revealing unexpected contours of certain characters and new dynamics.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Global financial officials warned at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings that advanced AI models—particularly Anthropic’s Claude Mythos—could pose systemic risks by rapidly uncovering and exploiting cyber vulnerabilities across banks and critical infrastructure.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There can be a lot of joy in discovering who your partner is becoming and falling in love with that person, too.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Councilmembers Kathleen Treseder and Mai raised concerns about the briefings after discovering last month that Agran was briefed first on the budget issue, and as part of that conversation, asked the city manager to research polling on possible local taxes.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story for the first time in a generation.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the sharper books are telling a slightly different story.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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