UNMASKS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

unmasks

verb

present tense third-person singular of unmask

as in reveals

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 exposes

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 unmasks Cap goes rogue with his crew, Iron Man recruits supervillains to take down his fellow hero, and Spider-Man unmasks his secret identity for the first time. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 July 2026 However, after Nicky and Morgan return to New Jersey after the Miami debacle, they’re kidnapped and brought to Ivan’s home, where Yusuf unmasks and reveals himself. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Grief really unmasks you and can tear down your walls. — Olivia Truffaut-Wong, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026 Smiley turns a foreign agent, unmasks a mole, bolsters the Circus in the eyes of government ministers. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2025

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When John reveals the Halogram to Kerry (after fair warning), the look on her face is a mix of shock and agony.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Morris reveals her go-to, and very relatable, fashion advice as someone who stands just over five feet tall.

— Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of reveals

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The tumult that has defined the probe exposes a familiar gap between White House demands for speedy action and the Justice Department's ability to craft the president's litany of grievances into a prosecutable case.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Her resistance ignites a conflict that exposes hidden secrets, shifting loyalties and traditions that have shaped the family for generations.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of exposes

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Those include the absence of non-monetary contributions reported by Kobach’s campaign and the lack of a last-minute contribution report, which discloses donations during the last week before an election, filed by the campaign.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Then, in late May 1986, Kontras, whose tall, athletic build discloses a lifelong dedication to good health, noticed a swelling on the left side of his back that was numb to the touch.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of discloses

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Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Naomi Watts stars as a midwife who uncovers a Russian prostitution ring that draws in the son of the godfather, played by Vincent Cassel, and an enforcer, played by Viggo Mortensen, in one of his best screen performances.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncovers

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Khadijah had insisted on nursing their newborn Aziza with her own breast milk, but Latif discovers that only a few pouches remain in the fridge and formula makes his baby sick.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Clients will be informed of releases by newsletter, but, as Risso stresses, the Bureau is open to anyone who discovers it.

— Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of discovers

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Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
His new novel, Vigil, tells the story of an angel tasked with helping a billionaire feel a degree of remorse for his actions before crossing over.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

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