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Third Person
uncovers
Present Participle
uncovering
Past Tense
uncovered
Past Participle
uncovered
1
to reveal something by removing a cover or obstacle
transitive
- With a sense of anticipation, she lifted the cloth to uncover the hidden masterpiece.
- The explorer eagerly removed the dust-covered sheet to uncover the ancient treasure hidden beneath.
- As the archaeologists dug deeper, they uncovered a buried city that had been lost for centuries.
- With a flourish, the magician uncovered the mysterious box to reveal a live rabbit inside.
- The homeowner peeled away the wallpaper to uncover a beautiful, vintage mural underneath.
2
to remove clothing or parts of it to reveal one's body intentionally
transitive
- The model confidently uncovered herself during the photo shoot.
- Feeling liberated, he uncovered himself and skinny-dipped under the moonlight.
- She hesitantly uncovered herself in front of her partner, revealing her vulnerability and trust.
- The actor reluctantly uncovered himself for the intimate scene in the movie, showcasing his vulnerability as a performer.
- Despite feeling self-conscious, she bravely uncovered herself and joined the nudist beach community.
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to reveal or bring to light something that was previously unknown or kept secret
transitive
- The investigation uncovered evidence of embezzlement within the company.
- The journalist's research uncovered the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
- The detective's relentless pursuit of clues eventually uncovered the identity of the elusive criminal.
- Recent studies have uncovered new information about the behavior of migratory birds.
- The whistleblower's testimony helped uncover corruption at the highest levels of government.