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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2
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
What that means in practical terms is that while these conditions were occurring gradually before, the massive postpartum shedding episode may, in a sense, unmask them and make the hair loss seem more severe.
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Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
For years, people and media outlets have been trying to unmask Banksy.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
At that point, Google agreed to unmask the identities of those three individuals, including Okello Chatrie, who subsequently was arrested.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that’s what compels me, somewhere in the middle of our lunch, to unmask.
—Zeba Blay, SELF, 21 Apr. 2026
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Jana Pollack, Parents, 28 May 2026
For years, people and media outlets have been trying to unmask Banksy.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 3 May 2026
At that point, Google agreed to unmask the identities of those three individuals, including Okello Chatrie, who subsequently was arrested.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that’s what compels me, somewhere in the middle of our lunch, to unmask.
—Zeba Blay, SELF, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmask
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Furthermore, evidence revealed the DTO was importing large quantities of Ketamine into Colorado.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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On the 13th of July, Dave Roberts will reveal his selection for the National League‘s starting pitcher in the All-Star Game.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Of course, somewhere so exposed to nature has a responsibility to maintain the beauty of the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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From German dudes discovering Waffle House in the Deep South to Japanese fans experiencing chips and salsa overload in Texas, it's been absolutely beautiful seeing the guests of this great nation being exposed to the best parts of our culture stateside.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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The approach was developed by psychologist Marsha Linehan (who has publicly disclosed her own BPD diagnosis).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Silence after disclosure is one of the fastest ways to teach people not to disclose again.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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But when one of them is murdered, private investigator Aubrey Merritt and her assistant Olivia Blunt must unravel decades of secrets and fractured loyalties to uncover the killer.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Gardens and more Along with the hypogeum, researchers also uncovered elaborate gardens that once surrounded the Palazzo.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents and base personnel tracked two suspects while ordering residents to shelter in place, then discovered 51 kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl inside the deserted vehicle.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Investigators later discovered approximately 51 kilograms — more than 112 pounds — of cocaine and fentanyl inside the suspects' vehicle, according to NCIS.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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An Israeli source told CNN that Netanyahu has also privately blamed Kushner and Witkoff for creating a wedge between the two leaders.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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There must be something magical about Block Island after all, but only time will tell if that magic will extend to Jo-Ellen and Rulla, who still doubts that Jo-Ellen’s proof was well-meaning.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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