as in to disclose
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
we tried to make him divulge the name of the winner, but he wouldn't budge
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Recent Examples of divulge
The Drama stirred debate on social media over its cryptic marketing campaign that did not directly divulge the main focus of the film.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
What role Lucas plays has not yet been divulged, but the film takes place during the creature feature-heavy days of early Hollywood — exactly the same era of Da Movies that inspired Lucas to make Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Cuthbert, who made her TV debut at 13, recently divulged the reason for her four-year absence.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Characteristically, Williams never divulges what Adam actually said.
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Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
What role Lucas plays has not yet been divulged, but the film takes place during the creature feature-heavy days of early Hollywood — exactly the same era of Da Movies that inspired Lucas to make Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Cuthbert, who made her TV debut at 13, recently divulged the reason for her four-year absence.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Characteristically, Williams never divulges what Adam actually said.
—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divulge
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That mother’s name wasn’t publicly disclosed in the court record containing her complaint.
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The hearing Wednesday began with a discussion about how to screen documents that may be protected by attorney-client privilege before they are disclosed to prosecutors.
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
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In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
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My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
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“Divulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divulge. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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