unmask

verb

ˌən-ˈmask How to pronounce unmask (audio)
Definition of unmasknext
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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2
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 Related article Israel’s approval of the Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten the ceasefire and Netanyahu’s political future The deal was reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday, but still needed final approval from the Israeli government before it could be enacted. — Mick Krever, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025 Yet, rather than simply an individual success, his work unmasks the relationship between South Korean and American cinema, writes Cold War scholar Christina Klein. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 13 Jan. 2025 The rebels also unmask a young soldier who didn’t retreat fast enough. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024 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. — Renee Hsia, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unmask
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmask
  1. reveal
  2. expose
  3. disclose
  4. uncover
  5. discover
  6. tell
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  • The final moments of the episode also reveal that the parasitic alien Sequids are still roaming the sewers, the bloodthirsty Battle Beast is alive in space and Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) survived the Invincible War.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Henry had been suspended in 2016 by Fox's chairman at the time, Roger Ailes, when tabloid reports revealed his relationship with a Las Vegas hostess.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • The big picture: The Darién Gap is a 60-mile, roadless, treacherous jungle of crocodiles, snakes, harsh terrain and drug gangs that human rights groups say exposes migrants to harm and disease.
    — Russell Contreras, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Listen to this article Over 700,000 current and former Chicago Public School students’ information was exposed following a data breach last month.
    — Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of expose
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  • Exactly who those four groups are wasn't disclosed, but some companies and notable figures have publicly put in their bid for the app.
    — Emily Blackwood, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Her name was not immediately disclosed as cops track down family members.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of disclose
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  • By implementing agentic workflows, Puri suggests that customers can focus on high-value activities by reducing repetitive tasks, accelerate decision-making in real time or experiment with solutions to uncover patterns to drive innovation.
    — Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Investigators and deputies with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office were at the scene, along with police dogs trained to uncover human bodies, after the blaze.
    — Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of uncover
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  • Lao Cha, a janitor, finds companionship in a stray cat and befriends a woman named Li in a virtual world, only to discover that Li is actually a 10-year-old boy.
    — Jamie Lang, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Read on to discover the 11 best comfortable sandals at Amazon, where prices are starting at $14.
    — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of discover
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  • The hiring manager later told him that what set him apart was his ability to explain why certain analytical approaches were appropriate in specific scenarios, rather than just applying them mechanically.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Covarrubias’ next-door neighbor, who lost her home, said she had been told that keeping the trees could slow down the debris removal process.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
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