unearthed; unearthing; unearths
1
: to dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
unearth treasure
unearth an old photo album
2
: to make known or public : bring to light
unearth a scandal
Examples of unearth in a Sentence
An old document was unearthed from the files.
They unearthed evidence that he had accepted bribes.
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During the course of the series, Mullen's investigation into the cyberattack unearths the mysterious weapon.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Sunday’s event also featured a few treasures unearthed during the demolition of the house — a gold tooth, a Daughters of American Revolution pin, a June,1903 issue of the Lake Forester, an old postcard, and a cannon ball, along with several other items.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The film's awards campaign came under intense scrutiny in January and February after journalists unearthed Gascón's past controversial social media posts, leading the actress to skip other major awards shows she was nominated at in the run-up to the Oscars.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
But for a guy who lives on a private island, kitesurfs with Barack Obama, and unearths new properties primarily by circumnavigating the planet via hot-air balloon, Sir Richard is surprisingly egalitarian.
—Heidi Mitchell, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Sunday’s event also featured a few treasures unearthed during the demolition of the house — a gold tooth, a Daughters of American Revolution pin, a June,1903 issue of the Lake Forester, an old postcard, and a cannon ball, along with several other items.
—Gina Grillo, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
The film's awards campaign came under intense scrutiny in January and February after journalists unearthed Gascón's past controversial social media posts, leading the actress to skip other major awards shows she was nominated at in the run-up to the Oscars.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
But for a guy who lives on a private island, kitesurfs with Barack Obama, and unearths new properties primarily by circumnavigating the planet via hot-air balloon, Sir Richard is surprisingly egalitarian.
—Heidi Mitchell, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Unearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unearth. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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