1
as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
the killer's identity won't be unmasked until the season's final episode
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as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
unmasked the motives of the people advocating the sale of the publicly owned land
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Recent Examples of unmask
The findings bring astronomers another step closer to unmasking the mysterious nature of dark energy, which may mean that the standard model of how the universe works could also require an update, scientists say.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The celebs must unmask the killer before they’re all bumped off.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
In every episode, Scooby and the gang unmask a ghostly villain, revealing it to be someone using fear to hide their schemes.
—Shari Dunn, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
While the internet tries to unmask her identity, her family, who agreed to speak with Newsweek about the unexpected online attention, are choosing to keep Roga's background private—citing both safety concerns and a cultural tradition of anonymity for young performers in Japan.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The celebs must unmask the killer before they’re all bumped off.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
In every episode, Scooby and the gang unmask a ghostly villain, revealing it to be someone using fear to hide their schemes.
—Shari Dunn, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
While the internet tries to unmask her identity, her family, who agreed to speak with Newsweek about the unexpected online attention, are choosing to keep Roga's background private—citing both safety concerns and a cultural tradition of anonymity for young performers in Japan.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The Lobby Boyz member revealed that he was not charged in the shooting, despite it not being deemed self-defense.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
12 May 2025
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The deadline to claim for the 2023 cyberattack that exposed the data of nearly 7 million users is Jul. 14, 2025.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The effect wasn't seen in girls, but girls exposed to higher testosterone levels in the womb were found to have lower muscle strength at age seven.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The man was taken to an area hospital but the extent of his injury has not been disclosed.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Ventura and Combs settled the lawsuit within a day without disclosing the terms and with Combs denying any wrongdoing.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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The ability to uncover hidden efficiencies and innovative approaches positions RL as a powerful tool for driving breakthroughs across industries.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Archaeologists in Poland recently uncovered a centuries-old ring with enigmatic engravings.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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Universities reported some students being forced to leave the United States immediately, in many cases after discovering their visas were canceled in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) or via an unexpected text or email.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The Winner Costco Bakery Editors who participated in our taste test were surprised to discover how much grocery store bakery cakes truly varied—some had light and airy icing where others had rich buttercream, for example.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Buzzi died Thursday of complications from Alzheimer’s at her home near Forth Worth, Texas, her longtime rep, Mike Eisenstadt, told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The administration is also reportedly considering a plan to eliminate the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, sources told ABC News.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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