reveals

verb

present tense third-person singular of reveal
1
as in discloses
to make known (as information previously kept secret) at the end of the book, the detective reveals the identity of the mysterious stranger

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2
as in displays
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs a habitual smirk that reveals his contempt for other people

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Recent Examples of reveals Even the 6th District race, where six candidates are vying for the open seat left by Moulton, reveals some of this tension. — Margie Cullen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 If one betrays secrets for money, their sale reveals that people within elite institutions are out for themselves, looking to profit from insider positions. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The European experience with Chinese investment reveals multiple additional risks. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 Malkovich plays Chris, a veteran CIA operative dying of cancer who travels with his longtime agency partner and friend, Lee (Sam Rockwell), from Santiago to Easter Island on a getaway that gradually reveals a larger purpose. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 This view reveals the back of the telescope, upon which its High Gain Antenna (HGA) radiofrequency dish can be seen. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 As the manic character starts to chip away and the real Lyons begins to break through, the show reveals itself as something far more vulnerable. — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Powers tells us how Tehran, Under the Skin, a world premiere documentary directed by Afsaneh Salari, reveals a fascinating reality about contemporary Iranian society. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Bamberg reveals itself best in the evening, when day-trippers depart, and the town settles into a slower rhythm. — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveals
  1. discloses
  2. displays
  3. discovers
  4. shows
  5. uncovers
  6. demonstrates
  7. tells
  8. betrays
Verb
  • Then, in late May 1986, Kontras, whose tall, athletic build discloses a lifelong dedication to good health, noticed a swelling on the left side of his back that was numb to the touch.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The filing discloses no significant catastrophe losses in the first half of 2026, meaning the Geico deterioration is purely operational rather than weather-driven.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of discloses
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  • But this status must have condemned her to a relentless cycle of literary festivals, given that her new semi-autobiographical novel displays a microscopic interest in their inner workings.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Image and Video Capture As a Chrome extension, Droplr displays an unobtrusive window in your browser's corner with all your screen capture options.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • Seeking refuge from constant bombardment, Anna discovers Bianca, her imaginary double, living in a fantastical town imprisoned by a war of its own.
    — Alexandra Patterson, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Things get spicy when Lowen grows closer to the novelist's husband (Josh Hartnett) and discovers dark bits about Verity's past.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • The fact that the show couldn’t manage even a modicum of suspense with the same material shows how utterly sauceless this adaptation is.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The video shows Bellin in a hot pink swim cap and swim shirt holding her swim goggles covered in blood.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • While Danny uncovers Chad's secret early on in the season and helps keep his secret, Ricky doesn't find out until the finale -- a revelation that upends their friendship and leaves audiences wondering where the two stand.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As her mother unravels, Maya uncovers a pattern of silence and exploitation that leads her to confront her father’s deception and her family’s complicity.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncovers
Verb
  • IonQ’s partnership with Sandia National Laboratories also demonstrates its increasing national-security relevance.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The research also demonstrates the JWST is more than capable of studying the dispersal of gas and dust around individual infant stars.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • Even if newly manufactured, a Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece tells stories of centuries which makes the present that much richer.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This tells clearly who is watching over the pipeline of value creation.
    — Albana Vrioni, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of tells
Verb
  • If one betrays secrets for money, their sale reveals that people within elite institutions are out for themselves, looking to profit from insider positions.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The treatment of those on board betrays that promise—and it is not limited to just this one ship on this one very long deployment.
    — Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of betrays

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“Reveals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveals. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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