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
Examples of uncover in a Sentence
Police uncovered a criminal plot.
Archaeologists uncovered the ruins of an ancient city.
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Kody Boye, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
For each success, guide me with questions to uncover the specific conditions, actions, and mindset factors that contributed to the outcome.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
From hitting the slopes to uncovering how the region's border conflict has impacted its food, Tucci is sure to take viewers on a whirlwind ride.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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uncover
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un·cov·er
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