1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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2
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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Recent Examples of uncover
And researchers continue to uncover new potential uses for these drugs beyond their original purpose to treat type 2 diabetes.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Some information has been presented in court filings or uncovered by journalists and by one especially diligent state legislator, Anna Eskamani, from Orlando.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Paleontologists uncovered that fossil in 1981 in the Changma Basin.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Best Things to Do As one of the oldest parts of the state, Washington’s history can be uncovered in several locales.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
Some information has been presented in court filings or uncovered by journalists and by one especially diligent state legislator, Anna Eskamani, from Orlando.
—Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
Paleontologists uncovered that fossil in 1981 in the Changma Basin.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Best Things to Do As one of the oldest parts of the state, Washington’s history can be uncovered in several locales.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
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Police have officially concluded their investigation into the death of Hulk Hogan, issuing a 72-page report with additional details that reveal authorities found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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The pair announced their engagement in August 2025, and their wedding date was revealed in April.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Several Americans who were exposed to a rare strain of hantavirus on board a cruise ship this spring have returned home to finish the second half of their mandatory six-week quarantine.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Navy fleets could deploy cooperative drone swarms to sweep for hazards without exposing humans to danger.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds, police said.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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That deep connection to the ocean goes back to the ancient Polynesians, who were the world’s first watermen, using their intimate knowledge of the ocean to navigate the Pacific, discovering Hawaii thousands of years ago.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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On Wednesday, Jesse posted a lengthy statement that disclosed the couple’s decision to terminate the pregnancy.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Michael Gregory does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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For Democrats who had a similar reaction in real time, but who spent months being told by the Biden campaign that their concerns were overblown, her remarks landed like a gut punch.—
Ana Ceballos
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Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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