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
While some companies are banning employees from generative AI, others are arming clients and customers with tools to unmask it or block it themselves, dramatically cutting its effectiveness.
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Derek Newton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Drake Bell unmasked as Ice King on the Nov. 20 episode after going up against Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound and Strawberry Shortcake.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Netflix has officially unmasked the first glimpse of season 4 of Bridgerton.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
With just a phone number or an e-mail address, the 29-year-old can unmask online scammers, finding their real name, age, and location.
—Sérène Nourrisson, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Derek Newton, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Drake Bell unmasked as Ice King on the Nov. 20 episode after going up against Royal Knight, Sherlock Hound and Strawberry Shortcake.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Netflix has officially unmasked the first glimpse of season 4 of Bridgerton.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
With just a phone number or an e-mail address, the 29-year-old can unmask online scammers, finding their real name, age, and location.
—Sérène Nourrisson, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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In September 2023, another investigation with Webb – an advanced telescope launched in 2021 outfitted with powerful infrared instruments – revealed something more: traces of carbon-bearing molecules in K2-18b's atmosphere, including methane and carbon dioxide.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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While Garcia didn't reveal any other details about the baby, the video showed a close-up of the little one wrapped in a purple swaddle.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions At what temperature does wax paper melt? Wax melts when exposed to high heat, with a melting point of approximately 420°F and higher, so wax paper is best for cold applications in the kitchen.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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This case exposes a wide fissure in the foundation.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll has taken over the role, though the change was not publicly disclosed until recently.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Training sites are secured and will not be disclosed to ensure the safety of the general public, according to Independence police.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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It is mounted in a ring by JAR, and ranks among the rarest and most important diamonds ever discovered.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Food and Drug Administration discovered that some of the administration’s aggressive layoffs left the agency without key personnel.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dotel was rescued from the rubble, officials told the outlet, but he was later mourned by the ministry.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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One of the women surrendered her wedding ring, worth an estimated $7,000, and the robber told the victims to leave the area.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Unmask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmask. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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