unearth

verb

un·earth ˌən-ˈərth How to pronounce unearth (audio)

unearthed; unearthing; unearths

transitive verb

: to dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume

unearth treasure

unearth an old photo album

: to make known or public : bring to light

unearth a scandal

Example Sentences

An old document was unearthed from the files. They unearthed evidence that he had accepted bribes.

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, archaeologists continue to unearth and study artifacts from Pompeii, which volcanic rock and ash preserved for centuries.

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2022 Offering to reschedule or stay at a hotel, if possible, may unearth what has changed.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Sara and Elango eventually meet again by chance in England and confront their past, a reckoning one might assume would unearth an enormous swell of emotion.

Mira Jacob, New York Times, 5 July 2022 At one point, Pelosi herself predicted the sum of the government’s investigatory efforts could unearth significant wrongdoing in the months to come.

Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 17 May 2022 Lee will also unearth data that put such extremes in context, and ask how climate change plays a role in the state’s shifting weather.

Sfchroniclepr, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 July 2022 Gilbert loves his work, and using his undeniable charm and natural warmth to unearth the truth of a story by gaining people’s trust — and then weaving their memories, recollections and theories into an engaging narrative.

Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 June 2022 Tom has to encroach on a family rival’s estate to uncover clues to find his father before also venturing into a mine with Zenzi to unearth a capsule piece.

Hau Chu, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Spyscape, however, doesn’t comb the internet to unearth your personal details or social-media posts.

Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 June 2022 See More

unearth

verb

as in to exhume

to remove from place of burial unearthed a hoard of treasures from the Egyptian tomb

Synonyms & Similar Words

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exhume
disinter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

bury
inter
tomb
entomb
inhume

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of unearth are ascertain, determine, discover, and learn. While all these words mean "to find out what one did not previously know," unearth implies bringing to light something forgotten or hidden.

unearth old records

The words ascertain and unearth are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ascertain implies effort to find the facts or the truth proceeding from awareness of ignorance or uncertainty.

attempts to ascertain the population of the region

While the synonyms determine and unearth are close in meaning, determine emphasizes the intent to establish the facts definitely or precisely.

unable to determine the origin of the word

Although the words discover and unearth have much in common, discover may apply to something requiring exploration or investigation or to a chance encounter.

discovered the source of the river

While in some cases nearly identical to unearth, learn may imply acquiring knowledge with little effort or conscious intention (as by simply being told) or it may imply study and practice.

I learned her name only today

learning Greek

单词	unearth
释义	unearth verb un·earth ˌən-ˈərth unearthed; unearthing; unearths transitive verb 1 : to dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume unearth treasure unearth an old photo album 2 : to make known or public : bring to light unearth a scandal Synonyms disinter exhume See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences An old document was unearthed from the files. They unearthed evidence that he had accepted bribes. Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, archaeologists continue to unearth and study artifacts from Pompeii, which volcanic rock and ash preserved for centuries. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 July 2022 Offering to reschedule or stay at a hotel, if possible, may unearth what has changed. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Sara and Elango eventually meet again by chance in England and confront their past, a reckoning one might assume would unearth an enormous swell of emotion. Mira Jacob, New York Times, 5 July 2022 At one point, Pelosi herself predicted the sum of the government’s investigatory efforts could unearth significant wrongdoing in the months to come. Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 17 May 2022 Lee will also unearth data that put such extremes in context, and ask how climate change plays a role in the state’s shifting weather. Sfchroniclepr, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 July 2022 Gilbert loves his work, and using his undeniable charm and natural warmth to unearth the truth of a story by gaining people’s trust — and then weaving their memories, recollections and theories into an engaging narrative. Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 June 2022 Tom has to encroach on a family rival’s estate to uncover clues to find his father before also venturing into a mine with Zenzi to unearth a capsule piece. Hau Chu, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 Spyscape, however, doesn’t comb the internet to unearth your personal details or social-media posts. Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition unearth verb un·earth ˌən-ˈərth unearthed; unearthing 1 : to bring up from underground : dig up Pirates unearthed the buried treasure. 2 : to bring to light : uncover Reporters unearthed a scandal. unearth verb as in to exhume to remove from place of burial unearthed a hoard of treasures from the Egyptian tomb Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exhume disinter Antonyms & Near Antonyms bury inter tomb entomb inhume Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of unearth are ascertain, determine, discover, and learn. While all these words mean "to find out what one did not previously know," unearth implies bringing to light something forgotten or hidden. unearth old records The words ascertain and unearth are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ascertain implies effort to find the facts or the truth proceeding from awareness of ignorance or uncertainty. attempts to ascertain the population of the region While the synonyms determine and unearth are close in meaning, determine emphasizes the intent to establish the facts definitely or precisely. unable to determine the origin of the word Although the words discover and unearth have much in common, discover may apply to something requiring exploration or investigation or to a chance encounter. discovered the source of the river While in some cases nearly identical to unearth, learn may imply acquiring knowledge with little effort or conscious intention (as by simply being told) or it may imply study and practice. I learned her name only today learning Greek
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unearth

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