And when Boaz had eaten, and drunk, and was merry, he went to sleep by the heap of sheaves, and she came softly, and uncovering his feet, laid herself down.
Source: tatoeba (7971700)
Uncovering
Synonyms for "uncovering" (102 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (21)
Noun(8 words)
apocalypsebaringbringing to lightcasual discoverycatchingchance discoverydenudationdesquamationdetectiondeterminationdeterminingdisclosing
Verb(1 words)
disclose information
Strong matches (30)
Related words (51)
Noun(16 words)
illuminatinglid removallift offrevealrevealingrevelationstrippingunburyingunclothinguncoverunearth a clueunearthing evidenceunearthing of fossilsunearthing the truthunveilunveiling
indecent exposureinventionlaying barelocatinglocationlucky strikemanifestationpatefactionrecognitionrediscoveryremovalremoving the veilrevealingrevealmentrevelationserendipityshowing upshowupspottingstrike
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Verb(4 words)
unearth a secretunearth evidenceunearth secretsunearth truth
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: discovery, apocalypse, baring, baring, bringing to light.
- Sentence evidence is available for uncovering, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "uncovering".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "uncovering"
Keep "uncovering" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "uncovering" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "uncovering", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "uncovering" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
10 entriesdata revelationdisclosureevidence discoveryfact discoveryrevelationtruth revelationuncover a hatchuncover a liduncover evidenceuncover truth
Collocations
11 entriesuncovering a lieuncovering biasuncovering cluesuncovering datauncovering detailsuncovering evidenceuncovering factsuncovering findingsuncovering patternuncovering secretsuncovering truth
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
This program protects our online privacy by uncovering trackers while we browse the Web.
Source: tatoeba (8201701)
Astronomers have used Hubble’s sharp vision to probe the limits of the visible universe, uncovering never-before-seen objects that existed not long after the birth of the universe in the Big Bang.
Source: tatoeba (8656415)
In partial compensation for this narrowed destiny the white world has lavished its politeness on its womankind,—its chivalry and bows, its uncoverings and courtesies—all the accumulated homage disused for courts and kings[…]
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "uncovering"?
Closest matches include discovery, apocalypse, baring, baring, bringing to light.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "uncovering"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.