1
as in to disclose
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
at the end of the book, the detective reveals the identity of the mysterious stranger
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2
as in to show
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a habitual smirk that reveals his contempt for other people
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Recent Examples of reveal
During the Wednesday, July 23 episode of Today with Jenna & Friends, Jenna Bush Hager revealed that her mom, the former first lady and wife of George W. Bush, used to treat the website as an accurate source of information.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 23 July 2025
Our deep dive last week revealed that the BBC was leaning towards showing the series on both linear and iPlayer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2025
As The Washington Post reported, a study of 500 large companies revealed that last year saw the fewest DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) references in corporate financial statements since 2020.
—Time, 23 July 2025
If someone deliberately feeds misleading or malicious information to the AI or manipulates the backend knowledge-base articles and context sources, the system could learn something harmful, behave incorrectly or even reveal fragments of private data later on.
—Khash Kiani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Michael Nied, People.com, 23 July 2025
Our deep dive last week revealed that the BBC was leaning towards showing the series on both linear and iPlayer.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 July 2025
As The Washington Post reported, a study of 500 large companies revealed that last year saw the fewest DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) references in corporate financial statements since 2020.
—Time, 23 July 2025
If someone deliberately feeds misleading or malicious information to the AI or manipulates the backend knowledge-base articles and context sources, the system could learn something harmful, behave incorrectly or even reveal fragments of private data later on.
—Khash Kiani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveal
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The attackers obtained the credential through a targeted phishing attack Socket had disclosed hours earlier.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The Trump administration attempted to disclose grand jury transcripts but was later denied by a federal judge.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The Haskell is expected to be shown on Del Mar’s video and television screens.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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In the meantime, the Smiths hired their own analyst and discovered that all the emails had originated in the United States, not abroad.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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He was discovered about 9 a.m. on near mile marker 183.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The artworks and photos are displayed alongside historical items, archival images, video reenactments of the Raid, and multimedia testimonials by descendants of the enslaved people who liberated themselves.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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If a face is displayed to millions of people at once, chances are someone will recognize it.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Healy-Pratt said the mistakes were uncovered when Inner West London coroner Dr. Fiona Wilcox attempted to match DNA samples from the victims and their families, the outlets reported.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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While this is nothing new, a study from Philips Avent, in partnership with March of Dimes, uncovers a disconnect between postpartum moms and their support systems.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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The new molecule can be injected into veins or muscles and has demonstrated its ability to cross the protective 'blood–brain barrier' and effectively reach receptors in brain cells.—
Health Reporter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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By demonstrating ambition, clarity and joined up thinking locally, Manchester has built something that national government is now backing.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The film tells the powerful true story of a blind Native American man who helped save lives during the Oklahoma City bombing.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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Popular jewelry designer Kendra Scott plans to marry Zac Brown, Scott told People.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The police betray each other, the gangsters betray each other and Nam-hyeok can’t even trust his own informant.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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His eyes were laser focused, his mouth betraying the physicality of the challenge.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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“Reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveal. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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