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dug up

ADJECTIVE

exposed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bare defined disclosed discovered naked resolved solved uncovered unprotected

STRONG

bared caught clear debunked denuded divulged exhibited manifest open peeled revealed shown stripped unmasked unsealed unveiled

WEAK

apparent brought to light evident for show found out laid bare made manifest on display on view on-the-spot unconcealed unhidden unsheltered visible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clothed hidden

STRONG

ambiguous blocked closed concealed obscure unclear vague

WEAK

guarded private protected safe secret sheltered shielded

ADJECTIVE

uncovered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bare disclosed discovered solved unprotected unveiled

STRONG

caught divulged revealed shown stripped unmasked weakened

WEAK

brought to light found out laid bare made public naked nude on display on view unconcealed visible vulnerable

Example Sentences

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Essentially, for every 100 pounds of rock dug up, there are five pounds of rare earth oxides.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

He called Citi and then dug up a number for the real Lufthansa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

When I told my editor what I was working on, he dug up an L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

"They left my yard just a mud pile with all the boulders and rocks that they dug up from around the house," Hines said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Gold-painted shovels were handed out, and on Mr. Muckle’s signal all the dignitaries smiled, leaned over, and dug up a scoopful of sand.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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