uncovers

verb

Definition of uncoversnext
present tense third-person singular of uncover
1
as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret) uncovered the location of the secret documents

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2
as in exposes
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 Synonyms for uncovers
  1. reveals
  2. exposes
  3. discovers
  4. discloses
  5. tells
Verb
  • The report reveals that the number of missing children may be even higher, as ICE did not issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) for 291,000 children, leaving them without court dates and outside the formal immigration system.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The most recent trailer reveals a few more story details.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of reveals
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  • This concentration creates significant daily volatility and exposes the fund to valuation risks.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Fassbender’s calling card is his intensity, which exposes the raw humanity of his characters—or something terrifying within them that doesn’t feel human at all.
    Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposes
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  • Amanda Seyfried discovers an unsettling family secret on the season 11 premiere of PBS' Finding Your Roots.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Helly's innie discovers Lumon's security system that prevents unauthorized communication between selves.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of discovers
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  • In full transparency, Tuttle discloses that they’ve been romantically involved.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The centerpiece of the site is a database that discloses the name, location, focus area, and - with the permission of the grantee - the size of all 2,524 grants that Scott has given since 2020.
    David Bowermaster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of discloses
Verb
  • Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Killers Of The Flower Moon A brilliant, heartbreaking true story, Killers of the Flower Moon tells the story of the Osage people and the greedy men who try to rob them of their wealth after oil is discovered on their tribal lands.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of tells
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