as in disclosure
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as in revealing
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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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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Recent Examples of uncovering
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Over the next several months, Julia helped Marie and Katas in their uncovering of Bateman's crimes, helping to share firsthand accounts of what was going on when cameras weren't rolling.
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Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Amy Ryan stars as Mari Gilbert, the real-life mother who pressured investigators to find her missing daughter, leading to the uncovering of several murders by the Long Island serial killer.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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.
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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?
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
There’s an uncovering of layers.
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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.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Aug. 2025
Yet the deeper gain is the uncovering of our wholly spiritual life as God’s child or expression.
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Tony Lobl,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 Mar. 2025
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Already, internet sleuths are uncovering the exact items worn by the characters, and there’s a fan base quickly building for the beauty looks as well.
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Elle Turner,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
From this gripping moment, our film reveals humanity’s greatest adventure in space, uncovering the origin story of NASA and the Apollo program, one that reflects our precarious times.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
The celebratory tours take visitors through the city's historic brick roads and along the bayfront, uncovering colonial stories of East Florida's loyalty to the British, imprisoned founding fathers and patriot rebels.
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Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Before smartphones and social media, tracking it down (or stumbling upon it) was like uncovering a local secret.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
The five-on-five play, uncovering useful role players, the ability to line match and relay changes to the players in a short period are all things MacTavish was able to do in Edmonton.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
While making Asphalt Meadows, Gibbard began digitizing 4-track demo tapes from Death Cab’s early years, uncovering instrumentals from the band’s inception and reminding the frontman of his old writing process.
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Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
Noun
The city was hit by a massive snowstorm that paralyzed its streets along with the uncovering of a $30 million to $40 million structural budget gap.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Over the next several months, Julia helped Marie and Katas in their uncovering of Bateman's crimes, helping to share firsthand accounts of what was going on when cameras weren't rolling.
—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Amy Ryan stars as Mari Gilbert, the real-life mother who pressured investigators to find her missing daughter, leading to the uncovering of several murders by the Long Island serial killer.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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
Yet the deeper gain is the uncovering of our wholly spiritual life as God’s child or expression.
—
Tony Lobl,
Christian Science Monitor,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
While scientists are still uncovering the full extent of these connections, growing evidence suggests that the skeleton is integrated with the rest of the body rather than functioning as an isolated structure.
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Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Already, internet sleuths are uncovering the exact items worn by the characters, and there’s a fan base quickly building for the beauty looks as well.
—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
18 June 2026
From this gripping moment, our film reveals humanity’s greatest adventure in space, uncovering the origin story of NASA and the Apollo program, one that reflects our precarious times.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
The celebratory tours take visitors through the city's historic brick roads and along the bayfront, uncovering colonial stories of East Florida's loyalty to the British, imprisoned founding fathers and patriot rebels.
—
Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Before smartphones and social media, tracking it down (or stumbling upon it) was like uncovering a local secret.
—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
The five-on-five play, uncovering useful role players, the ability to line match and relay changes to the players in a short period are all things MacTavish was able to do in Edmonton.
—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
While making Asphalt Meadows, Gibbard began digitizing 4-track demo tapes from Death Cab’s early years, uncovering instrumentals from the band’s inception and reminding the frontman of his old writing process.
—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
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As of late January, 1,760 NEC lawsuits were pending against Abbott, company spokesperson Scott Stoffel said, clarifying a disclosure in a regulatory filing.
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Trump valued more than two dozen assets at over $50 million, which is the highest disclosure category on the form.
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Two people lifted the box’s lid, revealing a pile of dusty items.
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Why do candidates feel comfortable asking revealing questions and practicing interview skills with an AI avatar?
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Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
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This disconnect creates a growing opportunity for buyers while exposing weaknesses in businesses that haven't been built for transferability.
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The revelation about the IRS seizure comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over taxpayer funds used to fight the homelessness crisis.
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Trump has been fuming about its revelations, and a parlor game around who-leaked-what has been underway in DC since excerpts first appeared in the Times.
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Sacramento County Health Inspectors closed four Sacramento-area eateries after discovering health food violations including dozens of German and American cockroaches in facilities, and restaurants unable to maintain proper holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
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Inspired by LePage’s own experiences and drawing from the world of her graphic novels, the short follows a young woman searching for confidence in all the wrong places before discovering that true strength comes from within.
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On June 17, Roborock will join Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the unveiling of the Roborock ClearPath Classroom.
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The event began with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and unveiling of the statue by founders Nick and Henry Burch (Tory Burch’s sons), alongside Teuku Riefky Harsya, the minister of creative economy of the Republic of Indonesia.
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The Executive Residence is exempt from rules that require federal agencies to solicit competitive bids and from disclosing details from the public, according to the Post.
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Charles reveals tax bill By law, the British king is not obliged to pay income, capital gains or inheritance tax, but Charles, like his mother did after 1993, has voluntarily done so without disclosing the amounts.
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Heatstroke becomes possible with prolonged exposure or physical activity.
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After the Eaton fire leveled swaths of Altadena and Pasadena — including his own home — photographer Kevin Cooley returned with strobes and long exposures to document what survived.
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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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