uncover
verb
un·cov·er
ən-ˈkə-vər 
uncovered; uncovering; uncovers
2
: to expose to view by removing some covering
3
a
: to take the cover from
b
: to remove the hat from
uncovered his head
4
: to deprive of protection
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Examples of uncover in a Sentence
Police uncovered a criminal plot.
Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.
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Ashley eventually contacted the police, and authorities began uncovering a slew of alarming allegations against Jason.
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Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
In her interview with CNN, Price said a current prosecution team uncovered boxes with notes showing previous deputy district attorneys had intentionally excluded Black and Jewish jurors.
—Stephanie Becker, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
One of the first major ISIS-K plots uncovered abroad was in Germany in April 2020, when German police thwarted a plan to attack U.S. and NATO military bases in the country.
—Colin P. Clarke, Foreign Affairs, 1 Aug. 2024
Our team wants to hear your tips, chase the leads and uncover the truth.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
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Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
In her interview with CNN, Price said a current prosecution team uncovered boxes with notes showing previous deputy district attorneys had intentionally excluded Black and Jewish jurors.
—Stephanie Becker, CNN, 2 Aug. 2024
One of the first major ISIS-K plots uncovered abroad was in Germany in April 2020, when German police thwarted a plan to attack U.S. and NATO military bases in the country.
—Colin P. Clarke, Foreign Affairs, 1 Aug. 2024
Our team wants to hear your tips, chase the leads and uncover the truth.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2024
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uncover
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un·cov·er
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