- present participle of uncover.
uncovering
Example Sentences
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Under a makeshift roof offering protection from the monsoon rains, the pair are slowly uncovering the giant neck of a fossil they hope to confirm soon as Thailand's newest dinosaur.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Rather than uncovering a loophole, they appear to have landed themselves squarely in legal jeopardy.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
Popular with Jewish and Muslim families as they are non-invasive, the high-powered X-ray beams create a 3D image of the body, uncovering bone-fractures or internal bleeding, for instance.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
By studying how sperm cells coordinate to overcome reproductive challenges, scientists are uncovering new details about evolution, fertility and the biological strategies that support life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
My investigative skills uncovering that Fig had diabetes, and the vet’s confirmation.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
