as in disclosure
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as in revealing
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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as in exposing
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 uncovering
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach does what trial-and-error cannot by uncovering the root causes of obesity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Find somewhere quiet, grab your data, and start uncovering the gems.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange led the excavation, uncovering the fossils that promise to deepen our understanding of Ice Age ecosystems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
As a daring, undeniably good-looking, and questionably competent Earth Directorate agent, you're tasked with uncovering the source of devastating rifts threatening the entire galaxy.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Sam agrees to rewrite the book and add a chapter on veterans’ support, and LaRoche steps forward to take all the credit for uncovering the truth.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Skip the ordinary this holiday season, Mima is the destination for uncovering the unforgettable.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Building connections can significantly speed up your search by uncovering potential job prospects that may not be posted online and available to the public, or by getting referrals.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Driven by his instincts, Fok begins to dig deeper into the case, uncovering a labyrinthine conspiracy that threads through Hong Kong’s criminal underworld and its upper echelons of power.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
This approach does what trial-and-error cannot by uncovering the root causes of obesity.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Find somewhere quiet, grab your data, and start uncovering the gems.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange led the excavation, uncovering the fossils that promise to deepen our understanding of Ice Age ecosystems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
As a daring, undeniably good-looking, and questionably competent Earth Directorate agent, you're tasked with uncovering the source of devastating rifts threatening the entire galaxy.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Sam agrees to rewrite the book and add a chapter on veterans’ support, and LaRoche steps forward to take all the credit for uncovering the truth.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Skip the ordinary this holiday season, Mima is the destination for uncovering the unforgettable.
—WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Building connections can significantly speed up your search by uncovering potential job prospects that may not be posted online and available to the public, or by getting referrals.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovering
Noun
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Federal law has much stricter disclosure and recusal standards than Mr. Burgum operated under as North Dakota’s governor.—
Alexandra Berzon,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks Part of UMG’s campaign, Drake alleges, included paying the NFR Podcast to promote the song without disclosure.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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The clip pans from their feet upward, capturing their full bodies before finally revealing their stark height difference.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The 1981 movie deals with classism, heritage, and the human spirit, revealing just what lengths anyone will go through to reach a goal within sight.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The solace of female intimacy is too exposing.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, unclear policies and tracking mechanisms may prevent companies from aligning legal, ethical and regulatory standards in AI systems, potentially exposing the organization to compliance violations and associated penalties.—
Son Nguyen,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Dennis Quaid says son Jack Quaid will 'eclipse' both him and mom Meg Ryan While his performance is one of gradual revelation, Thatcher’s is one of discovery.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Tuesday’s lawsuit also sidesteps Rihanna’s later revelations that Brown hit her on numerous other occasions during their relationship.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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Three Missouri residents are charged with child neglect Police have charged three Missouri residents with child neglect after discovering a small child under their care in severe physical distress.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Although cookbook clubs have been around for decades, the pandemic ushered in a new wave of get-togethers, with many discovering the phenomenon on TikTok.—
Andrew Zucker,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2024
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Consumers are also now smart enough to know when some brands use excessive sugars, sweeteners, dyes, artificial colors, preservatives or fake aging techniques without disclosing it on the label.—
Patrick Shorb,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the stock reversed course once management began disclosing more info about the company’s generative artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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In fact, McKinsey found that companies whose supply base uses the best the market offers can see a 5% to 10% lower cost position and 20% to 50% less exposure to some key risks.—
Joydeb Mandal,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The camera even has a small crank with a pop-out handle — similar to what film cameras used to advance exposures — that’s instead used to start printing.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Before the memoir was published, Sheila was talking with her editor, Douglas Gibson, who was Alice’s Canadian editor and publisher, and surprised herself by telling him about Andrea and Gerry.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Uncovering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovering. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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