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Reveal
Reveal verb - To make known (as information previously kept secret).
Usage example: at the end of the book, the detective reveals the identity of the mysterious stranger
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Wham Episode In Oriko Magica volume 1, the fact that Oriko is not the green haired girl on the cover and the reveal that Oriko is actually an antagonist.
Source: Manga / Puella Magi Oriko Magica -
He then arrives at the Music Box and blows Gustavo and Kelly's cover and reveal that Big Time Rush isn't there, leaving the crowd to boo Gustavo and Kelly and abandon the Music Box, which would end Rocque Records forever.
Source: Series / Big Time Rush -
Examples include Detox turning around to reveal that her dress didn't cover her butt, and any queen who makes use of a tearaway.
Source: Series / RuPaul's Drag Race
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