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as in discloses
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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as in displays
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 reveals
Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Every angle reveals a precision that borders on perfection.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Their proof-of-concept study reveals a new way to turn ordinary carbon fibers into miniature actuators.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
While Kimbal Musk’s ties to Epstein have been reported in news articles, a close look at the complete sequence of events and emails in the relationship with Sarah, along with firsthand details from an Epstein staffer at the time, reveals a far more nuanced picture.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … OVERSEAS INCIDENT — CNN host reveals Karoline Leavitt defended her press access during Saudi Arabia trip.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The 5,300-year-old tool reveals that Egyptian craftspeople mastered sophisticated rotary drilling technology more than two millennia earlier than previously believed.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The series reveals how the Russian government evaded facts and truth.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
However, new research reveals the source of this carbon – and the driving forces behind it – are far more complex than previously thought.
—Ben Mather, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Every angle reveals a precision that borders on perfection.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
Their proof-of-concept study reveals a new way to turn ordinary carbon fibers into miniature actuators.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
While Kimbal Musk’s ties to Epstein have been reported in news articles, a close look at the complete sequence of events and emails in the relationship with Sarah, along with firsthand details from an Epstein staffer at the time, reveals a far more nuanced picture.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … OVERSEAS INCIDENT — CNN host reveals Karoline Leavitt defended her press access during Saudi Arabia trip.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The 5,300-year-old tool reveals that Egyptian craftspeople mastered sophisticated rotary drilling technology more than two millennia earlier than previously believed.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The series reveals how the Russian government evaded facts and truth.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
However, new research reveals the source of this carbon – and the driving forces behind it – are far more complex than previously thought.
—Ben Mather, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
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McCant seeks to plug several of those informational gaps in a follow-up memo released Thursday that explains apparent numerical discrepancies and discloses outcomes of specific complaints her office received.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department discloses millions of new documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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The commercial started with the team’s helmet, which prominently displays the Cadillac logo and team name above the visor.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Our own Metropolitan Museum displays a copy of that swollen right-hand — cast in bronze for Saint-Gaudens in the 1880s.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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As other relatives arrive for the commemoration, Nour discovers a vital side of her family she’s never known, losing herself in dancing, eating, drinking, praying and other rituals over several long days and nights.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the movie, Cathy discovers her sexuality while watching two household staff members engage in BDSM with horse bridles.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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All that is really a testament to the fact that there are a certain number of filmmakers who are doing extraordinary new work there, but also with a language of cinema that shows a desire to express things and speak about their own environment in a way that uncovers something new.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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This approach uncovers systemic issues and shows your team that honesty won't be punished.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many ideas that were rejected in the past receive new life upon a surprising new observation; many ideas that are accepted today will be overthrown when a key experimental result demonstrates its insufficiency.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Securing the supply chain for these demonstrates Terra Innovatum’s manufacturing and deployment readiness.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Set in the remote highlands of Montenegro, the film tells the story of a shepherd mother and her daughter who proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of past violence that once shattered their family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Build a balanced plate Agusala recommends slowing down when eating and paying attention to when your brain tells you to stop.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The silliness betrays the seriousness.—
J. Aaron Sanders,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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What has unfolded in Minneapolis this past month betrays our most basic values as Americans.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Reveals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveals. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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