1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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2
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
While examining the spyware samples, Lookout also uncovered the use of the Starlink name.
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PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
Polish archaeologists recently uncovered an elite knight's burial in remarkable condition – all in the middle of a bustling tourist city.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
But Microsoft's deeper investigation uncovered a bigger problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
The changes address failures uncovered a year ago by the ProPublica/CBS News investigation.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
Polish archaeologists recently uncovered an elite knight's burial in remarkable condition – all in the middle of a bustling tourist city.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2025
But Microsoft's deeper investigation uncovered a bigger problem.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
The changes address failures uncovered a year ago by the ProPublica/CBS News investigation.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CBS News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncover
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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,
Time,
23 July 2025
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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
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As it was exposed to rain on the surface, the limestone partially dissolved and cracked along areas of weakness.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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In early 2011, Butler was exposed for faking private investigation cases to keep up with the content demands of the Lifetime show, according to This American Life.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 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 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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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 city has been told the Water and Wastewater Authority should have their standard operational system active at that time, Bell said.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
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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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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