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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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Recent Examples of uncover
Despite years of unanswered questions, Karen's friends, family and Dyersburg community members remain committed to uncovering the truth of that night.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160°F, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes, uncovering turkey during last few minutes to crisp skin.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Roast, uncovered, 1 to 1 1⁄2 hours more or until done.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Communication will uncover feelings and possibilities that can change your lifestyle or the dynamics of a meaningful relationship.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Roast until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160°F, 2 hours to 2 hours, 30 minutes, uncovering turkey during last few minutes to crisp skin.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Roast, uncovered, 1 to 1 1⁄2 hours more or until done.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Communication will uncover feelings and possibilities that can change your lifestyle or the dynamics of a meaningful relationship.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
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An analysis of data from nearly 15,000 people revealed that running, biking, climbing stairs or brisk walking for just those few minutes can have a positive effect on blood pressure.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As Pinkerton’s intentions are revealed, Butterfly’s dreams are destroyed in ways of no return.Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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The campaigns exposed deep divides between the candidates and polarized the nation.Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some parents in the Greater Cincinnati area stressed the importance of exposing their kids to the voting process in a weekly column published in the Enquirer during the 2018 midterm election.Jenna Prestininzi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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The phenomenon was discovered in the early 1900s among residents of Colorado Springs, Colorado.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The remains of the town were initially discovered in 1599 and by the 19th Century, scientists began to uncover the remains and preserved several in plaster.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Financial terms were not disclosed. - H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo agreed to acquire the brand and products of the Computing Technology Industry Association, a Downers Grove, Ill.-based IT certification and training provider.Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Senators are required by Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to disclose their financial assets each year.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Catherine tells the story of her rape as a trauma survivor does, doing her best to conjure the dark collage of sensory details imprinted on her memory.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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As Milton approached, Phillips told residents to remember his Rule #7: Don’t freak out.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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