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
The online vitriol that has been unleashed against the health insurance industry in the past two weeks has unmasked a profound level of despair, powerlessness and anger experienced by millions of Americans who feel betrayed by our healthcare system.
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Renee Hsia, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The season finale of the Emmy-winning competition series, where stars disguise their identity wearing extravagant and often peculiar costumes, not only unmasked both finalists but crowned a winner.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Based on a True Story unmasks a new serial killer — and exposes a killer inside someone close to Ava and Nathan Bartlett — in the true-crime sendup’s deliciously twisted sophomore run.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
In court filings, Carter and Spiro urged a federal judge to unmask the Jane Doe or dismiss her complaint.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Renee Hsia, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The season finale of the Emmy-winning competition series, where stars disguise their identity wearing extravagant and often peculiar costumes, not only unmasked both finalists but crowned a winner.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Based on a True Story unmasks a new serial killer — and exposes a killer inside someone close to Ava and Nathan Bartlett — in the true-crime sendup’s deliciously twisted sophomore run.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 22 Nov. 2024
In court filings, Carter and Spiro urged a federal judge to unmask the Jane Doe or dismiss her complaint.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmask
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Whether a deal gets done for either big will be revealed soon.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Studying the moon also could reveal what conditions were like early on in the solar system as asteroids and other rocky debris collided with planets and moons.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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People who are exposed to HIV have only 72 hours—less than the amount of time many clinics have now been closed—to begin a medication regimen called post-exposure prophylaxis that can help prevent infection.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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But food is exposed to more plastic during processing, Dr. Tyler says.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2025
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The details of the agreement were not immediately disclosed, as both the union and the City Council indicated the contract must be formally ratified by both parties.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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In a letter to Superintendent Larry Snelling written just days after the shooting, COPA Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten disclosed that the agency launched another investigation into the same group of officers less than a month before the Reed shooting.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Instead, the trade press has attacked Gascón for social media posts uncovered by a renegade freelancer, Sarah Hagi, who identifies as a black Muslim and who is Canadian but writes hit-pieces for U.S. media.—
Armond White,
National Review,
5 Feb. 2025
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Headlines began to surface after freelance culture writer Sarah Hagi uncovered the tweets on January 30, the same day PGA Awards voting closed; Emilia Pérez is nominated for Best Feature at that event.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Chicago police officers responded to a call of a person shot overnight at an apartment in the Woodlawn neighborhood and discovered a woman injured and a 38-year-old man fatally wounded.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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French police are investigating the death of a British couple who were discovered dead in their home in France.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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This year’s discussion will concentrate on bringing out the stories of our community told by our neighbors, friends and families.—
Sam Ouk,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Schachner, the human among dogs in 14 Puppy Bowls, tells USA TODAY.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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