unearth
verb (used with object)
to dig or get out of the earth; dig up.
have unearthed
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present perfectof unearth.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Deep in the desert of Niger, scientists have unearthed an unknown species of dinosaur, a giant fissvery of its kind in more than a century.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The CEOs of Target and other big corporations based in Minnesota seem to have unearthed something that looks to be a spine, calling for deescalation.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2026
A string of inquiries over the decades have unearthed allegations of corruption and led to accusations that the Met police force put its reputation above finding the killer.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2025
As training camp unfolds, the Chargers may have unearthed a diamond in the rough with fifth-round pick KeAndre Lambert-Smith, the 21st wide receiver selected in the draft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2025
I do not know if what I have unearthed will be meaningful.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
