unmasks

verb

present tense third-person singular of unmask
1
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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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmasks
  1. reveals
  2. exposes
  3. discloses
  4. uncovers
  5. discovers
  6. tells
Verb
  • Powers tells us how Tehran, Under the Skin, a world premiere documentary directed by Afsaneh Salari, reveals a fascinating reality about contemporary Iranian society.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Surrogacy agreements can include provisions addressing what happens if prenatal testing reveals a serious fetal abnormality, but those provisions do not necessarily give intended parents the power to force a surrogate to terminate a pregnancy.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of reveals
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  • Enes Kanter Freedom exposes Natasha Cloud's profane tirade after WNBA ejection.
    — , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This simply exposes the true motivation of some who have advocated opposition to this transaction.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of exposes
Verb
  • 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
  • The filing discloses no significant catastrophe losses in the first half of 2026, meaning the Geico deterioration is purely operational rather than weather-driven.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of discloses
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  • In the film, Kylie uncovers her own magical powers and dark family secrets, pulling the next generation of the Owens family into a new supernatural crisis.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In the process, Ashley Duong uncovers painful memories that her father kept from her and his family until they were revealed in his 2024 memoir.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of uncovers
Verb
  • But on an ordinary mission, Hawks discovers a bizarre magic plague, a secret plan hatched by the Separatist army, and a contract with Republic intelligence to take on jobs the army can’t do.
    — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The most tender moments come later when Kevin discovers the reason why Coyote wanted his day in court.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of discovers
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  • Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The limited series tells the story of two sisters who go on the run after an act of vengeance goes wrong.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Unmasks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmasks. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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