1
as in revealing
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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2
as in exposing
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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as in disclosure
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Recent Examples of uncovering
Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Why isn’t The New York Times covering — or, more to the point, uncovering — the Jeffrey Epstein story?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
There’s an uncovering of layers.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
As a highly advanced civilization, this recent uncovering made possible by LiDAR technology will only enhance and deepen archaeologists’ understanding of this Peruvian society and its legacy.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2025
Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The top layers held leather goods from the 1900s, but instead of uncovering traces from the 1800s, 1700s and 1600s like in nearby digs, archaeologists jumped straight from the late 19th century to the Middle Ages.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For uncovering great kids' items, thrift-store chain Goodwill says browsing themes, investing in classics, stocking up on essentials, and always keeping safety in mind.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Initially dismissed as an accident, Charles, Oliver and Mabel dive headfirst into the investigation, uncovering a sprawling conspiracy that stretches beyond the building’s walls and entangles New York’s old mob families with its newest billionaires.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Such people, however, tend to be particularly invested in uncovering Epstein’s secrets.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
The body of an Arizona man missing since December 2023 was found in a vehicle submerged in Lake Powell, where declining water levels are uncovering areas that have been hidden under water.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
But when a friend vanishes, she, her two nieces, and a dog set out to find her, uncovering her ties to the underground organization.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
That means the Oversight probe, even as it is decried by Democrats for being insufficient, is perhaps the best shot Congress has of uncovering — and revealing — new information in the Epstein matter.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Sep. 2025
Why isn’t The New York Times covering — or, more to the point, uncovering — the Jeffrey Epstein story?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
There’s an uncovering of layers.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
As a highly advanced civilization, this recent uncovering made possible by LiDAR technology will only enhance and deepen archaeologists’ understanding of this Peruvian society and its legacy.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2025
Noun
This enables quantum systems to evaluate countless combinations of biomarkers, genetics and lifestyle variables at once, uncovering patterns too complex for classical algorithms.
—Somnath Banerjee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The top layers held leather goods from the 1900s, but instead of uncovering traces from the 1800s, 1700s and 1600s like in nearby digs, archaeologists jumped straight from the late 19th century to the Middle Ages.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For uncovering great kids' items, thrift-store chain Goodwill says browsing themes, investing in classics, stocking up on essentials, and always keeping safety in mind.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Initially dismissed as an accident, Charles, Oliver and Mabel dive headfirst into the investigation, uncovering a sprawling conspiracy that stretches beyond the building’s walls and entangles New York’s old mob families with its newest billionaires.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Such people, however, tend to be particularly invested in uncovering Epstein’s secrets.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
The body of an Arizona man missing since December 2023 was found in a vehicle submerged in Lake Powell, where declining water levels are uncovering areas that have been hidden under water.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
But when a friend vanishes, she, her two nieces, and a dog set out to find her, uncovering her ties to the underground organization.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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The statement-making backless dress was embellished with elaborate beadwork and a decorative clasp at her upper back, while also revealing her backside.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Edges and hems were purposely left romantically unfinished and raw, with bodices falling off to reveal the construction underneath or skirt panels hanging asymmetrically exposing multiple layers.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hialeah’s government is at a standstill after a bitter political deadlock over the city’s budget paralyzed the city council, exposing deep fractures in the leadership.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, private companies are expanding hiring to meet environmental, social, and governance targets and new disclosure requirements.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The disclosures prompted opposition calls for action.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But discovering the addresses was only half the problem.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety Beau Mason said that authorities had used the footage to track the suspect's movements, which led to them discovering a firearm believed to have been used in the attack.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the news cycle just keeps churning with new revelations about how tight Trump and Epstein were.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Peter Mandelson has been withdrawn as Britain's ambassador to the United States with immediate effect following revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One official added that a few large pharmaceutical company CEOs have told the administration to take action on drug advertising, without disclosing the names of specific firms.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Walls and other economists’ research has shown that disclosing climate risks results in lower home prices, but that buyers are willing to pay more for safer properties.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Hershey's Foods logo is shown at the unveiling of the world's largest Hershey's Kisses chocolate at the Metropolitan Pavilion July 31, 2003, in New York City.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the unveiling of a report by Kennedy’s Make America Health Again Commission, the dog whistles were more like foghorns.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles held an emotional meeting with staff on Wednesday after the assassination, telling members to go home and hug their families, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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With his latest weigh-in blunder, there's no telling whether Dana White, who has publicly criticized Gastelum for his egregious weigh-in mishaps in the past, will cut the longtime vet.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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