uncovers
Brings to light
Uncovers means to remove a covering from something, revealing what's beneath: She uncovered the dish to let it cool.
More often, uncovers means to discover or expose something hidden: The investigation uncovered widespread fraud.
Journalists uncover scandals, researchers uncover evidence, and archaeologists uncover artifacts.
Excavates and reveals
- excavatesDigs out from ground
- findsLocates or lucky discoveries
- digs upExtracts from earth
- exposesMakes visible or known
reveals · archaeology · fossils · artifacts · relics · treasure · antiquities · paleontology
Makes visible or known
- disclosesMakes previously hidden information public
- divulgesMakes known previously hidden
- unmasksReveals hidden identity
- exposesMakes visible or known
brings to light · secrets · scandal · conspiracy · corruption · fraud · deception · whistleblower
Makes visible or known
- baresRemoves what conceals
- stripsNarrow cut pieces
- removesTakes something out
- unveilsMakes known publicly
opens · lid · blanket · tarp · surface · layer · weathering · elements
Comes to understand
- discoversFinds something previously unknown
- learnsGains new knowledge
- graspsHolds or comprehends
- understandsMentally grasps meaning
perceives · epiphany · realization · clarity · awareness · comprehension · enlightenment · discerns
unearths
Excavates and reveals
exposes · reveals · archaeology · fossils · artifacts · relics · treasure · antiquities · paleontology · excavation
reveals
Makes visible or known
- disclosesMakes previously hidden information public
- divulgesMakes known previously hidden
- unmasksReveals hidden identity
exposes · brings to light · secrets · scandal · conspiracy · corruption · fraud · deception · whistleblower · investigation
exposes
Makes visible or known
unveils · opens · lid · blanket · tarp · surface · layer · weathering · elements · unprotected
realizes
Comes to understand
understands · perceives · epiphany · realization · clarity · awareness · comprehension · enlightenment · discerns · recognizes