1
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
On this episode of Where to Go, Aislyn Greene and Zoe Baillargeon travel the Columbia River Gorge to uncover new trails, glamping, wineries, and hot springs — and share how to experience the Gorge respectfully and seasonally.
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AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Hialeah has a hole in its finances that the new mayor is now uncovering, stemming from a long-running problem that remained largely hidden from the City Council for years.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Excavators also uncovered the burial site of more than 30 mummified cats wrapped in linen.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Prosecutors said investigators uncovered at least one additional victim and expressed concern that Carty could resume fraudulent activity after his release from prison.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
Hialeah has a hole in its finances that the new mayor is now uncovering, stemming from a long-running problem that remained largely hidden from the City Council for years.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Excavators also uncovered the burial site of more than 30 mummified cats wrapped in linen.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026
Prosecutors said investigators uncovered at least one additional victim and expressed concern that Carty could resume fraudulent activity after his release from prison.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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At the time, makeup artist Jazzy B revealed that the party included toys, slides and even a ball pit in several posts shared on Instagram.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub (and Natura Bisse amenities) is separated from the bedroom by a set of wooden shutters that can be opened to reveal the room and the outdoor view beyond, if desired.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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But Detroit’s damning offensive flaws, which its defense compensated for during the regular season, were exposed by the Cavs.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Traveling through different communities exposed him to areas without reliable electricity, including rural regions internationally and underserved areas closer to home.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The heavy context makes Marseille a particularly forbidding environment for young players, which Ethan Nwaneri has discovered to his cost since arriving on loan from Arsenal in January.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Most of the data is opaque—only 11 states disclose which companies receive the breaks.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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In 2022, before buying Twitter outright, Musk purchased a 9 percent stake in the social network and failed to disclose it within 10 days as required under US law.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2026
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For one, tech behemoth Microsoft reported better-than-expected quarterly results recently and told investors that capital expenditures for the year will reach $190 billion due to soaring memory costs.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Two Game 7 victories for Cleveland tells me this team is not going to get rattled.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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