Uncover
verb
To remove a cover from something to reveal it.
She uncovered the pot to check if the rice was cooked.
verb
To discover or find something hidden or secret.
The detective uncovered the truth behind the crime.
Often appears as...
- uncover the truth
- uncover a plot
verb
To make something visible by removing what is covering it.
Archaeologists uncovered ancient ruins in the desert.
Often appears as...
- uncover evidence
- uncover a statue
verb
To remove a cover from something to reveal it.
She uncovered the pot to check if the rice was cooked.
verb
To discover or find something hidden or secret.
The detective uncovered the truth behind the crime.
Often appears as...
- uncover the truth
- uncover a plot
verb
To make something visible by removing what is covering it.
Archaeologists uncovered ancient ruins in the desert.
Often appears as...
- uncover evidence
- uncover a statue
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reveal
Used when literally uncovering objects like food, furniture, or artwork.
He carefully uncovered the dusty vintage car in the garage.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Beneficial
Sometimes, what is uncovered can be unpleasant or unwanted.
Uncovering the spoiled leftovers brought a bad smell to the kitchen.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reveal
Used when literally uncovering objects like food, furniture, or artwork.
He carefully uncovered the dusty vintage car in the garage.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Beneficial
Sometimes, what is uncovered can be unpleasant or unwanted.
Uncovering the spoiled leftovers brought a bad smell to the kitchen.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reveal
Used when literally uncovering objects like food, furniture, or artwork.
He carefully uncovered the dusty vintage car in the garage.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Beneficial
Sometimes, what is uncovered can be unpleasant or unwanted.
Uncovering the spoiled leftovers brought a bad smell to the kitchen.
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
Aging is a big problem for humanity, and I believe that by studying bats, we can uncover the molecular mechanisms that enable mammals to achieve extraordinary longevity. If we find out what they're doing, perhaps through gene therapy, we can enable us to do the same thing.
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The coelacanth: A living...
Today the coelacanth remains the symbol of the wondrous mysteries that remain to be uncovered by science. With so much left to learn about this fish, the ocean depths and evolution itself, who knows what other well-kept secrets our future discoveries may bring to life!
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Elephants Being...
And why is the herd so important for their survival? We're going to explore the amazing behaviour of these majestic animals and uncover why elephants pay more than a passing resemblance to ourselves. Elephants are one of the most intelligent animals on earth,
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Tiny New Sea Species...
program to try and uncover as much as we can about the diversity distribution and abundance of life in the ocean a portion of this project the census of hard to see marine life focused on the smallest sea creatures and found them in
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How aspirin was...
Over time, research has also uncovered aspirin's risks. Overconsumption can cause bleeding in the intestines and the brain. It can also trigger Reye's Syndrome, a rare but often fatal illness that affects the brain and liver
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Time Debt PIPE Linda...
to do most things second I had to uncover the emotions underneath my behavior so I could get to the heart of why time vetting is often a symptom of something deep and dangerous our emotional lives can have our schedules
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Tracking Bluefin Tuna PIPE...
uncover remarkable details about the lives of these iconic fish their journey in this way is helping to build an ocean-wide recovery plan and as the fish break new ground every
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Flying Spiders! PIPE Animal...
but which type of creature could travel around the world using static electricity well brand new science by the university of bristol has uncovered how one surprising animal
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The science behind the...
than we previously thought. And as we learn more about the world around us, we may uncover some of the same knowledge hidden within the myths and legends of ages passed.
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Pink Catfish Discovered...
technology to uncover the secrets of the dark down here for george it is old-fashioned exploration they have reached a deeper area of river
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
Aging is a big problem for humanity, and I believe that by studying bats, we can uncover the molecular mechanisms that enable mammals to achieve extraordinary longevity. If we find out what they're doing, perhaps through gene therapy, we can enable us to do the same thing.
Video examples
The coelacanth: A living...
Today the coelacanth remains the symbol of the wondrous mysteries that remain to be uncovered by science. With so much left to learn about this fish, the ocean depths and evolution itself, who knows what other well-kept secrets our future discoveries may bring to life!
Video examples
Elephants Being...
And why is the herd so important for their survival? We're going to explore the amazing behaviour of these majestic animals and uncover why elephants pay more than a passing resemblance to ourselves. Elephants are one of the most intelligent animals on earth,
Video examples
Tiny New Sea Species...
program to try and uncover as much as we can about the diversity distribution and abundance of life in the ocean a portion of this project the census of hard to see marine life focused on the smallest sea creatures and found them in
Video examples
How aspirin was...
Over time, research has also uncovered aspirin's risks. Overconsumption can cause bleeding in the intestines and the brain. It can also trigger Reye's Syndrome, a rare but often fatal illness that affects the brain and liver
Video examples
Time Debt PIPE Linda...
to do most things second I had to uncover the emotions underneath my behavior so I could get to the heart of why time vetting is often a symptom of something deep and dangerous our emotional lives can have our schedules
Video examples
Tracking Bluefin Tuna PIPE...
uncover remarkable details about the lives of these iconic fish their journey in this way is helping to build an ocean-wide recovery plan and as the fish break new ground every
Video examples
Flying Spiders! PIPE Animal...
but which type of creature could travel around the world using static electricity well brand new science by the university of bristol has uncovered how one surprising animal
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The science behind the...
than we previously thought. And as we learn more about the world around us, we may uncover some of the same knowledge hidden within the myths and legends of ages passed.
Video examples
Pink Catfish Discovered...
technology to uncover the secrets of the dark down here for george it is old-fashioned exploration they have reached a deeper area of river
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Joshua Henry
American Actor
Everyone's got something that they've held onto from their childhood or from a past relationship, someone who's told you what you are, and it's leaving all that behind and living a happy life and realizing that a lot of that is inside you - really uncovering that. The story - those themes - are heavy themes that everyone can connect to.
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Russell Crowe
Australian Actor
I always say I've given 24 insufficient performances and I'm looking forward to the time in my life when I'll do something that I think is good. There's always stuff you can do better, stuff that maybe you didn't uncover enough. But if you do something that you truly believe is perfect, then that's got to be the last movie you do.
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Stephanie Coontz
American Author
In my work as a historian and in my relationships as a friend, teacher, wife, and mother, I have come to think that the most useful way to understand the past and make it work for you is to look at the trade-offs and contradictions that, however deeply buried, can be uncovered in every memory, good or bad.
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Buddha
Leader
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
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Michael Korda
English Novelist
When someone has spent a lifetime trying to survive a death sentence, the last thing you want is your children uncovering what you have been at such pains to conceal.
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Lewis Howes
American Author
The people and opportunities your business needs are out there, but the only way to uncover them is to take an active role in bringing your social network to life.
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Saba Qamar
Pakistani Actress
In my family, women rarely go out with their heads uncovered, so there was considerable opposition regarding my choice of career.
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James Newton Howard
American Composer
Music can help uncover that tone that's in the fabric of the movie. Sometimes it's very plain to see, sometimes it's not.
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Ari Graynor
American Actress
The real heart of comedy is uncovering a truth about yourself or about the world that you didn't see.
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R. Buckminster Fuller
American Inventor
Most of my advances were by mistake. You uncover what is when you get rid of what isn't.
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Joshua Henry
American Actor
Everyone's got something that they've held onto from their childhood or from a past relationship, someone who's told you what you are, and it's leaving all that behind and living a happy life and realizing that a lot of that is inside you - really uncovering that. The story - those themes - are heavy themes that everyone can connect to.
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Russell Crowe
Australian Actor
I always say I've given 24 insufficient performances and I'm looking forward to the time in my life when I'll do something that I think is good. There's always stuff you can do better, stuff that maybe you didn't uncover enough. But if you do something that you truly believe is perfect, then that's got to be the last movie you do.
Quote examples
Stephanie Coontz
American Author
In my work as a historian and in my relationships as a friend, teacher, wife, and mother, I have come to think that the most useful way to understand the past and make it work for you is to look at the trade-offs and contradictions that, however deeply buried, can be uncovered in every memory, good or bad.
Quote examples
Buddha
Leader
Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Quote examples
Michael Korda
English Novelist
When someone has spent a lifetime trying to survive a death sentence, the last thing you want is your children uncovering what you have been at such pains to conceal.
Quote examples
Lewis Howes
American Author
The people and opportunities your business needs are out there, but the only way to uncover them is to take an active role in bringing your social network to life.
Quote examples
Saba Qamar
Pakistani Actress
In my family, women rarely go out with their heads uncovered, so there was considerable opposition regarding my choice of career.
Quote examples
James Newton Howard
American Composer
Music can help uncover that tone that's in the fabric of the movie. Sometimes it's very plain to see, sometimes it's not.
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Ari Graynor
American Actress
The real heart of comedy is uncovering a truth about yourself or about the world that you didn't see.
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R. Buckminster Fuller
American Inventor
Most of my advances were by mistake. You uncover what is when you get rid of what isn't.
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