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as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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as in to expose
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 uncover
The autobiographical tale of family origins stars Llúcia Garcia as 18-year-old Marina, who travels to the glittering seaside town of Vigo on the Galician coast determined to uncover information on her father.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Detainees later told authorities where to search for the bodies, leading Mexican prosecutors to uncover four unidentified bodies in the mountains.
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Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Many people leave the window gap around the exhaust tube uncovered, letting hot air right back in.
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Beth Gardiner,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Investigators uncovered a group chat in which Arnold and another suspect allegedly gave directions during the assault, police said.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Detainees later told authorities where to search for the bodies, leading Mexican prosecutors to uncover four unidentified bodies in the mountains.
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Megan Janetsky,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Many people leave the window gap around the exhaust tube uncovered, letting hot air right back in.
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Beth Gardiner,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Investigators uncovered a group chat in which Arnold and another suspect allegedly gave directions during the assault, police said.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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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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The team’s findings suggest that crushing concrete and exposing it to air during recycling or shallow burial could dramatically improve its ability to immobilize radioactive contaminants.
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Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
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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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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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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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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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