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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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uncovered

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verb

past tense of uncover

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Recent Examples of uncovered
Adjective
Noting how Miami’s rainy summers led to many wet nights in the outdoor kitchen and guests being handed umbrellas and pours of tequila to make up for the uncovered dining experience. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Despite these difficulties, investigators persevered and uncovered assaults against other women during the investigation, many of which had never been reported to law enforcement, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024
Verb
Place baking sheet in freezer; freeze, uncovered, until very firm, at least 4 to 6 hours, or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze overnight. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024 But by some force of magic, the internet has uncovered a treatment that just may be able to help—big time. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncovered 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncovered
Adjective
  • No other position in sports is both so exposed and so stocked with potential replacements.
    Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Rebuilding any of these defense and weapons facilities could take months, putting a strain on any potential response by Iran, which is now more exposed and less able to replenish missiles.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Even with interruptions, a detailed assessment in simulation revealed a 96 percent success rate for ladder ascending.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For instance, one study revealed that women researchers received an average of about £274k in grant awards, compared to £537k for men.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The world is gambling that a country that’s shown a bare minimum of commitment to this entire process can keep us all on a path to staving off catastrophic warming.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Logan Thorpe, a fitness content creator and coach who described himself as someone who worked with Tippet’s fitness business, said Tippet’s body was discovered in his Turkish hotel room.
    Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • In tandem, the businesses beginning to adopt generative AI tools into their workflows must establish policies and processes that govern generative AI’s internal use and how its use is disclosed to customers.
    Quora, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, the treasure hunt has still not disclosed the winner’s name or the site where the golden owl replica was unearthed in France.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Then, fill the filter with warm tap water, cover the open sides with your hands, and shake it firmly to remove dirt.
    Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
  • But two of three sites will be open in Pulaski County on Friday, and all three sites will be open Monday.
    The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Allen, 74, told previously PEOPLE that there are more challenges ahead for Catherine on this season of the ABC medical drama.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Johnson initially told the driver that police were going to put stop sticks in his path but that plan was scrapped as time was running out, WDAY-TV reported.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovered. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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