1
as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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2
as in exposes
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 uncovers
Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
However, upon arriving at the Crawford home, Lowen uncovers a secret manuscript that reveals unsettling details about the family's past, leading her to question whether Verity's writings are fiction or a chilling confession from a deranged mind.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk plays a small town temporary sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after the bank is robbed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Mary Beard uncovers the spectacle of the Ancient Roman parade, the Roman Triumph.
—Mary Beard, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.
—Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
In a political thriller with intertwining story lines, the A-lister stars as a veteran CIA agent who uncovers an assassination plot in the Middle East.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
As the party wears on, Ryan uncovers the memory that changed everything for him.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
However, upon arriving at the Crawford home, Lowen uncovers a secret manuscript that reveals unsettling details about the family's past, leading her to question whether Verity's writings are fiction or a chilling confession from a deranged mind.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk plays a small town temporary sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after the bank is robbed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Mary Beard uncovers the spectacle of the Ancient Roman parade, the Roman Triumph.
—Mary Beard, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.
—Bobby Jindal, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
In a political thriller with intertwining story lines, the A-lister stars as a veteran CIA agent who uncovers an assassination plot in the Middle East.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
As the party wears on, Ryan uncovers the memory that changed everything for him.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovers
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was advised by a judge that turning down the plea bargain and heading to trial exposes him to as many as 37 years in prison.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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The system supports interchangeable components and exposes low-level interfaces for secondary development, enabling researchers to customize control, perception, and task execution.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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In the final cut, Mabel accidentally stumbles upon research being done by her biology professor (Kathy Najimy), discovers the technology, and hijacks a robot beaver.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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