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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2
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
Garcia, who defected to the U.S. in the 1990s and has devoted himself to helping American spy catchers unmask Cuban agents, said onetime Cuban agents have infiltrated the current migration wave while hiding their past and even current loyalties to the Cuban government.
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Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
After unmasking the killer, it's revealed to be Dan Falconer (Chris Klein), a teacher at the school and Tiffany's father.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Cops have unmasked some of the unruly mob at a crazed Queens car meetup that left three NYPD vehicles vandalized, police said Friday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Unsure of who to trust, the team must work in the shadows to unmask the culprits threatening the sanctity of the New York field office.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 May 2025
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Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
After unmasking the killer, it's revealed to be Dan Falconer (Chris Klein), a teacher at the school and Tiffany's father.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Cops have unmasked some of the unruly mob at a crazed Queens car meetup that left three NYPD vehicles vandalized, police said Friday.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Unsure of who to trust, the team must work in the shadows to unmask the culprits threatening the sanctity of the New York field office.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 May 2025
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See the finds in Greece Off the coast of Greece, the Antikythera shipwreck continues to reveal its secrets, with recent excavations uncovering ancient sculptures and pottery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Julian McMahon's cause of death was revealed a few days after his death was announced.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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In today's digital world, one careless click can expose everything.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina exposed critical failures in our disaster response system.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The government’s refusal to disclose further information about the Epstein case has provoked an outcry from many of Trump’s supporters, with key right-wing figures like Megyn Kelly, Glenn Beck and Laura Loomer calling for Bondi to be fired or resign.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Her cause of death has not been disclosed at this time An ultra-runner has died after collapsing during a mountain race in Colorado.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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But Microsoft's deeper investigation uncovered a bigger problem.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The changes address failures uncovered a year ago by the ProPublica/CBS News investigation.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The observatory will also discover millions of new asteroids and comets, improving our understanding of the solar system and helping with planetary defense.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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We were told that hundreds of deals were in the making.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Sources familiar with the matter tell The Hollywood Reporter that the projections for the album — his seventh full-length — are estimated at about 150,000 to 160,000 album equivalent units for week one, while Hits magazine is projecting 175,000 units.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
13 July 2025
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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