uncloaking

verb

Definition of uncloakingnext
present participle of uncloak
1
as in disclosing
to make known (as information previously kept secret) uncloaked the latest plan for improvements to the state capitol

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2
as in exposing
to reveal the true nature of investigative reporters uncloaked the real estate tycoon, revealing him to be nothing more than a slumlord

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncloaking
  1. disclosing
  2. exposing
  3. revealing
  4. uncovering
  5. discovering
  6. telling
Verb
  • Many autistic individuals experience retaliation or mistreatment after disclosing their autistic identity or behaving in ways that deviate from neurotypical norms.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • For instance, if there’s a tenant behind on rent, or if the property requires significant repairs, disclosing these challenges from the beginning allows buyers to make informed decisions.
    James Nelson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of disclosing
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  • The situation reached a tragic crescendo with the Beirut Port explosion in August 2020 — the largest non-nuclear blast to date—that devastated large parts of the city, further exposing governmental failings and amplifying public despair.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • One of the most common concerns that comes with training intelligent agents is exposing sensitive information to security risks.
    Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of exposing
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  • Christine Brown is revealing the quick timeline of her relationship.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Like, possibly summoning the actual Satan real, along with revealing some very disturbing traits in Dylan’s crush, Judith (Jessica Treska), and some of the other cool kids at school.
    Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of revealing
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  • Every day we’re given a new theme and then tasked with uncovering all the words on the grid that fit that theme, including a spangram that spans two sides of the board.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • At a recent comedy show, the 53-year-old spoke about federal authorities uncovering a surplus amount of baby oil during a raid on the Hip-Hop mogul’s property.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of uncovering
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  • Wright began checking around the area and ended up discovering an elderly male laying on the ground calling for help just a short distance from the cabin.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Plan for a realistic financial runway while customers are discovering your business.
    Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of discovering
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  • Known for their viral phone accessories (in particular the Puffer & Social Media Seriously Harms Your Mental Health cases), Urban Sophistication built a cult following by reinterpreting the everyday objects, telling a story behind every design.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This, as a filmmaker telling this particular story, is infinitely more interesting.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of telling
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“Uncloaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncloaking. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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