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
By then, Salvadoran journalists and courts had already revealed that the main political parties in the country had negotiated with the gangs in some form since around 2012.
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Danielle MacKey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
The report also revealed that builders are also being forced to slash selling prices to entice reluctant buyers, as high mortgage rates and soaring prices force many aspiring homeowners to the sidelines of the market.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
But evidence gathered from witnesses, surveillance video footage and text messages revealed the men operated a dog breeding business, according to court records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Danielle MacKey, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
The report also revealed that builders are also being forced to slash selling prices to entice reluctant buyers, as high mortgage rates and soaring prices force many aspiring homeowners to the sidelines of the market.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
But evidence gathered from witnesses, surveillance video footage and text messages revealed the men operated a dog breeding business, according to court records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveal
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Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has taken over the role, though the change was not publicly disclosed until recently.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sam’s Club does not disclose its total number of members, but reported that membership income rose 13% in the fiscal fourth quarter.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Monday's filing showed the investigations began April 1 and the tariffs would be imposed under the authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which grants the president such power to protect national security.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Left has long been focused on the Vidal–Buckley exchange—nearly ten of the 80 to 90 minutes of the recent PBS documentary was dedicated to it—but never shows or talks about the Panama Canal debate.—
Doug Ducey,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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All were displayed in an austere room designed for examining art works—an oddly formal space for an encounter with one’s past.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dedicated to the suspension of time, the booth displayed vignettes portraying urban landscapes, creating a sense of calmness in a dynamic setting.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Surprising Loyalty and Stability Despite their reputation for independence and skepticism, Gen X demonstrates remarkable workplace loyalty compared to younger generations.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Jack Moorhouse, a 19-year-old midfielder, has demonstrated an ability to pick up the ball and carry it up the pitch at youth level — an attribute sorely lacking among the first-team squad.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The suspect, Mario Edgardo Garcia-Aquino, 43, is an undocumented immigrant from El Salvador, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CNN.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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But in his first public comments on President Donald Trump’s tariff war, Chinese leader Xi Jinping did not betray any concern.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sky Wee’s perspective is clear: institutional adoption, while potentially transformative, doesn’t necessarily betray Bitcoin’s core principles.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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