uncovered
Americanadjective
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having no cover or covering.
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having the head bare.
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not protected by collateral or other security, as a loan.
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not protected by insurance.
Workers want their uncovered spouses to join the health plan.
adjective
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not covered; revealed or bare
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not protected by insurance, security, etc
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with hat removed as a mark of respect
Etymology
Origin of uncovered
First recorded in 1350–1400, uncovered is from the Middle English word uncovert. See un- 1, cover, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Bill Clinton appears in documents and photos that have been released in stages by the Department of Justice in its disclosure of material uncovered during federal investigations into Epstein's crimes.
From BBC
Researchers at MIT have uncovered new chemical clues in extremely old rocks that suggest some of the earliest animals on Earth were likely ancestors of modern sea sponges.
From Science Daily
Although NASA's Cassini spacecraft transformed our understanding of Saturn during its 13 year mission, it also uncovered new puzzles, including the surprisingly young age of Saturn's rings and Titan's shifting orbit.
From Science Daily
A private search involving dozens of volunteers in recent months uncovered her bones, teeth mobile phone and clothing, prompting police to renew their efforts.
From BBC
The justice department has released millions of files that show what the federal investigations into Epstein uncovered.
From BBC
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