Unearth
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Literal Digging
Used when someone actually digs in the ground to find something. The team hoped to unearth dinosaur fossils.
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Historical Context
Often associated with discovering historical objects or information from the past. Historians unearthed records from the ancient city.
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Metaphorical Use
Can refer to bringing to light any hidden information, not only physical items. She managed to unearth the truth behind the rumor.