1
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
Yes, for the first time ever, one of the contestants is unmasking themself before the season even premieres, and taking viewers behind the scenes of their journey on the show.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
But Trump’s hot pursuit of immigrants in American cities requires an unmasking not only of ICE operatives, but of the flimsiness of his narrative.
—Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Several unmasking targets have been pro-MAGA accounts with large followings.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025
The latest feature in the Scary Movie franchise is unmasking more of its cast.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Inside Guadagnino’s world, the auteur is famously known for unmasking another side of a performer.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Kendra’s unmasking sent shockwaves through the community and remains a matter of debate for documentary viewers.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The researchers also fine-tuned the unmasking step, which includes the transformation of a precursor molecule into the final product, to use mild conditions, further protecting the carbon ring.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025
But Trump’s hot pursuit of immigrants in American cities requires an unmasking not only of ICE operatives, but of the flimsiness of his narrative.
—Time, 4 Dec. 2025
Several unmasking targets have been pro-MAGA accounts with large followings.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 25 Nov. 2025
The latest feature in the Scary Movie franchise is unmasking more of its cast.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Inside Guadagnino’s world, the auteur is famously known for unmasking another side of a performer.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Kendra’s unmasking sent shockwaves through the community and remains a matter of debate for documentary viewers.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
The researchers also fine-tuned the unmasking step, which includes the transformation of a precursor molecule into the final product, to use mild conditions, further protecting the carbon ring.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmasking
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With broad language about protecting members of the firing squad, Bresnahan said the state could argue for not disclosing training methods, qualifications and any safeguards.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The company announced the funding round on its website, disclosing a list of strategic investors that include NVIDIA and Cisco, as well as sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi and Qatar, Valor Equity Partners, Stepstone Group, Fidelity, and Baron Capital Group.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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Authorities warn that such attacks require little specialist knowledge but can have dramatic and far-reaching consequences, exposing vulnerabilities in densely interconnected urban infrastructure.—
Anna Noryskiewicz,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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As a result, the department must now either define a narrower project that fits within the constraints of existing law or pursue legislative authorization — potentially exposing the project to greater political risk and public scrutiny.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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At my feet, the pale folds of cloth gradually came apart, revealing two half-open eyes, surrounded by curly hair, which, tossed by the turbulence, looked strangely alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Videos making their way past Iran’s internet blackout circulated over the weekend, revealing harrowing scenes from earlier in the week.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Local journalism, formerly the institution most responsible for uncovering wrongdoing, has been gutted.—
Brandon Rottinghaus,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The researchers are hopeful that uncovering the processes preceding Alzheimer’s disease could one day lead to new therapies.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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Though the first installment, based on books by Stephenie Meyer, was released in 2008, the franchise found new fans in younger TikTok users who were just discovering it for the first time.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed a local Asian restaurant, indoor soccer business and a market after discovering live German cockroaches, operating without a valid health permit and other food safety violations.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Unmasking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmasking. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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