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as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
the killer's identity won't be unmasked until the season's final episode
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as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
unmasked the motives of the people advocating the sale of the publicly owned land
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Recent Examples of unmask
Alongside Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and his best friend, Shaggy Rogers, Scooby spent decades unmasking supposedly supernatural villains while winning over generations of fans with his goofy charm, insatiable appetite and signature catchphrases.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
In this view, the presence of prominent Norwegians in the Epstein files unmask timeless truths about elites, social democracy and even goodness as such.
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Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
Civil liberties groups have been raising alarms about efforts by US officials to unmask online critics amid the surge of public opposition to the administration’s hardline policies, including ramped up deportation arrests nationwide and violent clashes with protesters.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
What that means in practical terms is that while these conditions were occurring gradually before, the massive postpartum shedding episode may, in a sense, unmask them and make the hair loss seem more severe.
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Jana Pollack,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
In this view, the presence of prominent Norwegians in the Epstein files unmask timeless truths about elites, social democracy and even goodness as such.
—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
Civil liberties groups have been raising alarms about efforts by US officials to unmask online critics amid the surge of public opposition to the administration’s hardline policies, including ramped up deportation arrests nationwide and violent clashes with protesters.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
What that means in practical terms is that while these conditions were occurring gradually before, the massive postpartum shedding episode may, in a sense, unmask them and make the hair loss seem more severe.
—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
28 May 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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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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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
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Your information could help uncover answers and drive future coverage.
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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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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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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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