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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
Recent audits of voter rolls in states including Georgia, Ohio, and Iowa uncovered instances of noncitizen voting that overall amounted to only a tiny fraction of the states' overall number of registered voters.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
The remains of the town were initially discovered in 1599 and by the 19th Century, scientists began to uncover the remains and preserved several in plaster.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
This technology can enable businesses to uncover patterns, trends and relationships that may not be visible through traditional data analysis.
—Narendra Babu Vattem, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Rigorous review processes failed to uncover any significant instances of voter fraud, and the integrity of the counting and certification was maintained by public officials across the board.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
The remains of the town were initially discovered in 1599 and by the 19th Century, scientists began to uncover the remains and preserved several in plaster.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
This technology can enable businesses to uncover patterns, trends and relationships that may not be visible through traditional data analysis.
—Narendra Babu Vattem, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Rigorous review processes failed to uncover any significant instances of voter fraud, and the integrity of the counting and certification was maintained by public officials across the board.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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The care that went into crafting an album that contends with multiple incarnations of Linkin Park reveals a unit with its sights set on conquering arenas and stadiums again.Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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That deference to industry reveals a larger problem.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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They’ll also be paired one-on-one with ProPublica journalists who can help counsel them on stories, build their connections in the industry and expose them to the varied paths for careers in investigative journalism.Talia Buford, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump’s false claims about fraud in the 2020 election exposed the people who operate our elections to threats and harassment in the run-up to this one.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The 2024 Holiday Trend Report from the resale marketplace highlights the products, brands and fashion trends that consumers are most eager to discover as the holiday season approaches.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Whistleblowing programs are an essential weapon in the combatting white collar crime where complex crimes are often difficult to discover without insider information.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Captain Dalia Simons did not disclose how Ryan had entered the lake but said there is no sign of foul play.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Netflix also doesn’t disclose exactly how much actors earn for their movies, but it’s reported to be at least 80,000.00.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Nov. 2024
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The incident began when store management told Owusu that a man, later identified as Rosario, was behaving erratically in the store by pacing back and forth, Bishop said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chapple told Vassos during the show that Goree's passing was the most devastating loss of his life, ScreenRant adds.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Uncover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncover. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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