uncovering

Definitions

The act of removing a cover or outer layer from something.

The process of revealing or making something known that was previously secret or hidden.

Examples

The investigative journalists spent months uncovering the truth behind the corporate scandal.

Archaeologists are currently uncovering ancient artifacts buried beneath the desert sands.

Synonyms

revealing disclosing exposing unveiling detecting discovering divulging

Antonyms

concealing hiding covering masking veiling burying shrouding