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as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
a magazine article that purports to uncover the inner operations of what many regard as a religious cult
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One element of his genius is the ability to find beauty in the darkest corners and to uncover humanity in even the most misshapen of creatures.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Smith's report is expected to provide the most detailed explanation yet about what evidence the special counsel uncovered during its two-year investigation and why the Justice Department decided to indict Trump in two cases: for charges of election interference and mishandling classified documents.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
During the trial, the defense uncovered that Morrissey had not disclosed a cache of bullets that had been turned over to investigators in March.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Archaeologists similarly used a drone to uncover the eroded remains of a large pre-Columbian earthworks buried beneath a field in southeastern Kansas.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Smith's report is expected to provide the most detailed explanation yet about what evidence the special counsel uncovered during its two-year investigation and why the Justice Department decided to indict Trump in two cases: for charges of election interference and mishandling classified documents.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
During the trial, the defense uncovered that Morrissey had not disclosed a cache of bullets that had been turned over to investigators in March.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Jan. 2025
Archaeologists similarly used a drone to uncover the eroded remains of a large pre-Columbian earthworks buried beneath a field in southeastern Kansas.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2025
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The 36th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival has revealed this year’s juried award winners.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
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The report also revealed that the percentage of people with income below the poverty threshold was highest among unmarried households with children.Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Jan. 2025
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Despite The Doors' popularity, Morrison faced a tarnished reputation after exposing himself at a Miami concert in March 1969.Makena Gera, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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The half-acre property features the one-bedroom historic home, which has been preserved with original period details like a Rumford cooking fireplace, exposed beams, wide-plank hardwood floors, and windows.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
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The fraudulent charges were discovered by a businessman, who reported the credit card had been originally issued to his father, who was deceased, the sheriff’s office said.Mark Price, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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After Short's body was discovered, the Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation, which ran until 1950, when it was shut down, according to 48 Hours.Alex Gurley, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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The identity of the Emmy award's owner was not disclosed.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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No further details of her diagnosis have been publicly disclosed.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Trump attempted one last time to get a judge to block the report but was unsuccessful, NPR's Carrie Johnson tells Up First.Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Jan. 2025
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Plus, Blue Origin is selling launches at a price per satellite that’s significantly better than SpaceX, a former employee told Forbes.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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