1
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
The researchers are hopeful that uncovering the processes preceding Alzheimer’s disease could one day lead to new therapies.
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Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
From Ciara and Derek Jeter to Terry Crews and Billy Crudup, unlikely pairs of stars have uncovered shocking links.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kings’ best chance at a first-period lead came late , when a defensive miscue left Los Angeles with two players uncovered in front of the Minnesota net.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
The cemetery was at the center of a major scandal in when it was uncovered in 2009 that cemetery workers had been illegally digging up and moving bodies to resell the plots.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
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The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.—
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However, in November, Zubimendi revealed a more subconscious benefit to playing chess.—
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The war in Ukraine exposes these trans-Atlantic strains most acutely.—
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The system targets people exposed to constant stimulation, including healthcare workers, corporate employees, athletes, and military personnel.—
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Two of the daughter’s classmates had discovered the grisly mayhem; at the time of writing, no suspect had been identified.—
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Keep reading to discover more tiny house options at Amazon, as well as essentials to fill your new space with.—
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You're required to disclose all assets, income sources and recent financial transactions during the bankruptcy process, and attempting to transfer property to friends or family before filing, concealing income or lying on your bankruptcy petition can have big repercussions.—
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The sales price was not disclosed.—
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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