as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground
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as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
uncovered the location of the secret documents
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as in unmasked
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 uncovered
Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
While the venue's roof covers the seated areas, the standing areas generally remain uncovered.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Over a week in June 2024, a team of over 100 scientists and volunteers uncovered the tracks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Marlena called the state hotline instead, after seeing her infant nephew left playing alone with a cup of water and an uncovered outlet.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
While the venue's roof covers the seated areas, the standing areas generally remain uncovered.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Verb
Research conducted by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) uncovered this surprising behavior by tracking this bird over several years.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Over a week in June 2024, a team of over 100 scientists and volunteers uncovered the tracks.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovered
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The formal living room sports soaring ceilings lined with exposed beams, while the more casual family room is surrounded by walls of windows and topped with a skylight for even more natural light.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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Yet, the bill pares back support for wind and solar projects that typically complement gas plants—potentially leaving the grid more exposed, not less.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The identity of a third victim who was hospitalized has not been revealed.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Once the penthouse was stripped bare, Baimakhan started on custom interiors for a young local family with three school-age children.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
2 Aug. 2025
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By opting for a pointed almond shape with her dark feminine makeup and brows, the bare nail trend doesn’t feel so squeaky clean.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, more than 100,000 pounds of turkey kielbasa products were recalled after the product was discovered to have fragments of bone inside.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Foreign objects being discovered in food is a relatively rare recall reason, with more common reasons including bacterial or viral contamination or the presence of undeclared allergens.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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It was not immediately disclosed how detectives identified Cohen as the vandal.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Newly filed court records obtained by the Idaho Statesman disclosed that two teenage girls whom Juvent Josue Ramirez taught at the Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency told the Wilder Police Department they had been inappropriately touched by him.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Epilogue – Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, FL How to access: Located within the adults-only section of the resort, Epilogue is open to resort guests and select visitors.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sections of the park that will remain open include Funland, the golf course, the pickleball courts, tennis courts, disc golf area (red and blue courses), pavilion rentals and the Arkansas River Trail.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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As a defensive end going to a Power 4 school, I’ve been told $60,000 to $80,000 a semester.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovered. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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