1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
the killer's identity won't be unmasked until the season's final episode
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
unmasked the motives of the people advocating the sale of the publicly owned land
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Recent Examples of unmask
Yet, rather than simply an individual success, his work unmasks the relationship between South Korean and American cinema, writes Cold War scholar Christina Klein.
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H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Jan. 2025
The rebels also unmask a young soldier who didn’t retreat fast enough.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
The online vitriol that has been unleashed against the health insurance industry in the past two weeks has unmasked a profound level of despair, powerlessness and anger experienced by millions of Americans who feel betrayed by our healthcare system.
—Renee Hsia, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The season finale of the Emmy-winning competition series, where stars disguise their identity wearing extravagant and often peculiar costumes, not only unmasked both finalists but crowned a winner.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Jan. 2025
The rebels also unmask a young soldier who didn’t retreat fast enough.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
The online vitriol that has been unleashed against the health insurance industry in the past two weeks has unmasked a profound level of despair, powerlessness and anger experienced by millions of Americans who feel betrayed by our healthcare system.
—Renee Hsia, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The season finale of the Emmy-winning competition series, where stars disguise their identity wearing extravagant and often peculiar costumes, not only unmasked both finalists but crowned a winner.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmask
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Here are the supplements and meds that work New Florida survey reveals our confusion on heart health.—
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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Greg eventually leaves on a mysterious business trip to Denver, and Tanya gets close with Quentin (Tom Hollander), who is revealed to be a longtime Greg associate.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Children exposed to violence are more likely to become perpetrators of it later on.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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Last month, six massage therapists alleged that the kicker exposed his genitals, brushed his genitals against them and left ejaculate on massage tables, per the Banner.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Kaling — who welcomed her third child, daughter Anne, last February — has not disclosed the identity of her kids' biological father.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The statement from Ritts' office says the felony charge in the indictment against the suspects will be disclosed once it is filed in Ontario County Court.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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In 100 riveting profiles, top basketball writers justify their selections and uncover the history of the NBA in the process.—
David Aldridge,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Something gets uncovered and suddenly this or that candidate falls away.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Israeli media reported there had been explosions on three empty buses in parking lots in Bat Yam, a suburb close to Tel Aviv, while bombs were discovered and disabled on two other buses.—
Alexander Cornwell,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her body was discovered in the apartment complex’s recycling bin nearly 24 hours after she was reported missing.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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His home was reportedly raided by the FBI on Wednesday, a family member told TMZ, but said Hantz left the Bandidos gang last year.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Time will tell if the break cost the Hawks momentum.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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