1
as in to reveal
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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as in to expose
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 unmask
Pamela Anderson shares her journey towards unmasking herself after moving to Canada in an exclusive with BHG.
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Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
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The deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday, but still needed final approval from the Israeli government before it could be enacted.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Yet, rather than simply an individual success, his work unmasks the relationship between South Korean and American cinema, writes Cold War scholar Christina Klein.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Jan. 2025
The rebels also unmask a young soldier who didn’t retreat fast enough.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
Related article Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future
The deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday, but still needed final approval from the Israeli government before it could be enacted.
—Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Yet, rather than simply an individual success, his work unmasks the relationship between South Korean and American cinema, writes Cold War scholar Christina Klein.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Jan. 2025
The rebels also unmask a young soldier who didn’t retreat fast enough.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
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Work ethic isn’t tested when things are easy, it’s revealed in the face of adversity.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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What is first suspected to be bullying or some kind of fight gone wrong is quickly revealed to be an entirely new horror.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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If tinea versicolor returns every time you're exposed to triggering conditions, there are ways to try to prevent it.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
23 Mar. 2025
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Slowly exposing tomato seedlings to the elements, such as wind and cooler temperatures, will make the plants hardier.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Unlike other brands, Redan breaks down the price of each garment for its members, disclosing its supply chain traceability and cost structure.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Details about a plot or when the movie will air have not yet been disclosed.—
Drew Weisholtz,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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In December, an investigation by The Information uncovered 262 cases of AI adoption across 170 local councils, with AI being used for everything from keeping drivers informed about available parking to helping the public sort their recycling.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
22 Mar. 2025
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Now, security researchers have uncovered a vital component of those attacks, used to disable anti-malware protections.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Read on to discover 10 American Rieslings to stock your wine cellar with.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Regardless of how the first seven or eight innings had gone, the Mets discovered another gear late, often against the opposing team’s most dominant relievers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The federation sources also deny that any manipulation took place — telling The Athletic that the documents published by El Mundo are just some of many different drafts compiled during the process of compiling the World Cup bid book.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Marvel Studios‘ clever live five-hour-plus announcement of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday was their biggest livestream, bigger than any premiere red carpet, pulling in 275M digital views we’re told and 3.1M social mentions.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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