1
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
While some companies are banning employees from generative AI, others are arming clients and customers with tools to unmask it or block it themselves, dramatically cutting its effectiveness.
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Derek Newton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Drake Bell unmasked as Ice King on the Nov. 20 episode after going up against Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound and Strawberry Shortcake.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Netflix has officially unmasked the first glimpse of season 4 of Bridgerton.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
With just a phone number or an e-mail address, the 29-year-old can unmask online scammers, finding their real name, age, and location.
—Sérène Nourrisson, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Derek Newton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Drake Bell unmasked as Ice King on the Nov. 20 episode after going up against Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound and Strawberry Shortcake.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Netflix has officially unmasked the first glimpse of season 4 of Bridgerton.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
With just a phone number or an e-mail address, the 29-year-old can unmask online scammers, finding their real name, age, and location.
—Sérène Nourrisson, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmask
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Harry has Kiko take a look at the crate's contents, which are now revealed to us in all their gory glory.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Gen Zer Returning From 10-Week Trip Shocked At What ‘Horrific’ Rib Pain Was By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A woman has revealed how a sudden pain in her ribs while in college led to a life-changing discovery.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Benzoyl peroxide, the active ingredient in Effaclar Duo, can degrade over time and form benzene when exposed to heat or improper storage conditions.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The health department said that the people stayed home in quarantine after realizing they had been exposed.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has taken over the role, though the change was not publicly disclosed until recently.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Frito-Lay moved quickly, disclosed the issue to the FDA, and took action to remove affected bags from the market.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The scene in Richard Donner's 1985 adventure comedy The Goonies in which the ragtag group of child explorers finally uncover the mythic pirate ship is one of the film's most unforgettable.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The researchers plan to investigate about 10,000 square meters (over 100,000 square feet) more of the area’s desert terrain in an effort to uncover additional tombs, Wegner said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dotel was rescued from the rubble, officials told the outlet, but he was later mourned by the ministry.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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