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
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
But the implications are nationwide, as New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson discovered — or rather uncovered.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 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
Several reports indicate that the total of uncovered bombs now stands at 175 or more.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
But the implications are nationwide, as New Jersey librarian Martha Hickson discovered — or rather uncovered.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 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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Yes, but: There are ways to remain exposed, if somewhat more indirectly.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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By placing the host in an exposed, elevated position, the fungus maximizes its chances of dispersing spores effectively.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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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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Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But learning how to properly feed your baby is the absolute bare minimum.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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Seven vital missile batteries The two SAMP/Ts and six Patriots the Ukrainian air force currently operates should, in theory, provide slightly more than the bare minimum of long-range air-defense coverage of the biggest Ukrainian cities.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Biologist Hugh Gabriel discovered a new species of frog in Madagascar that spend their entire lives in trees in the rainforest and have a lifestyle unique for frogs.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Millions of genetically identical individual animals called polyps combine to form the largest coral to ever be discovered, and it can even be seen from space.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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According to information disclosed by L Catterton, the majority investment was completed last year for an undisclosed sum.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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The new owner’s name has not been disclosed.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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The aviation authority is subject to Florida’s open meetings and public records laws.—
Skyler Swisher,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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The windows were open squares pasted over with layers of newspaper, and the room was occupied mainly by a brick bed large enough for the parents and the four children to share.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 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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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncovered. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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