1
as in to disclose
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
at the end of the book, the detective reveals the identity of the mysterious stranger
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2
as in to show
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
a habitual smirk that reveals his contempt for other people
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Recent Examples of reveal
Without treatment, the disease eventually kills the corals, and their soft tissue falls off, revealing the white calcium carbonate skeleton below.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
On Wednesday, officials revealed the mother of the girls, Whitney Decker, contacted police on Friday with a civil complaint, saying Decker picked up the daughters at 5 p.m. for a scheduled visitation, but did not return around 10 p.m.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 5 June 2025
The government of the UK revealed its commitment to the social cause by developing a framework that includes exploring ways to increase school funding across the board, improving mental support for students, and hiring more teachers in classrooms.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Zooming in reveals a poor level of detail, while the colors look unnaturally bright.
—PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 June 2025
On Wednesday, officials revealed the mother of the girls, Whitney Decker, contacted police on Friday with a civil complaint, saying Decker picked up the daughters at 5 p.m. for a scheduled visitation, but did not return around 10 p.m.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 5 June 2025
The government of the UK revealed its commitment to the social cause by developing a framework that includes exploring ways to increase school funding across the board, improving mental support for students, and hiring more teachers in classrooms.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Zooming in reveals a poor level of detail, while the colors look unnaturally bright.
—PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveal
Verb
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The lipstick was used to draw on the side of the Tesla Cybertruck, but what was drawn and the shade of lipstick were not disclosed in the news release.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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Those surprises can include the limited exemption amount, common misconceptions about asset types, the requirement to disclose the value of worldwide assets on their estate tax return, and other pitfalls that can complicate estate planning.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The release did not specify the date of the arrest, but Ada County Jail records show that Teague was booked Thursday evening.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Video from the weather event shows city streets transformed into waterways and passing city buses generating waves that broke against storefronts, while the rain persisted, relentless and torrential.—
Rob Schmitz,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Verb
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First discovered: 5:52 p.m. June 8 Initial location: Placer County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Deerborne A new wildfire was reported today at 5:52 p.m. in Placer County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Overcoming the reticence at the heart of her shyness was like scaling a cliff only to discover another view of the real summit farther off.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The internal shelf is perfect for stashing everyday essentials while a few external shelves give you the option to display a few decorative items according to your style.—
Belle DuChene,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Although each of their first-rounders this decade now has made the majors, to this point only Neto has displayed star potential.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Researchers have uncovered handwritten letters, court documents, and a coroner’s report related to the nearly 700-year-old cold case murder of a medieval priest.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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The package was intercepted and the fungus uncovered.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Not least the fact that clubs other than City will be monitoring Gibbs-White’s position, with the 26-year-old England international having demonstrated his value emphatically again during a season in which Forest pushed for a top-five finish for many months.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Of course, none of that would matter if the team had not demonstrated strong fan support and signed up those 10,000 season-ticket holders, which is around the same number the Warriors have in the same arena—albeit at a lower price.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Her aunt would often call Valdes’ mom from Florida, telling her their family would be safer here.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
Verb
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After her family and community betray her, Victoria takes refuge in the wilderness, finding the strength to rebuild her life.—
Bridget Crocker,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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But then the Unfairly Ever After came through with a delicious twist — the winning villain betrays the Magic Mirror, as villains do.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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“Reveal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveal. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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