unearth
verb (used with object)
to dig or get out of the earth; dig up.
unearthing
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present participleof unearth.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In this video, mudlarks show how citizen archaeologists are unearthing London’s lost history in the mud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
But one live-looped musical is unearthing that hidden history, one beat at a time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
With a keen eye for unearthing talent, Mick guided Tyson Fury and Carl Froch from their debuts to their first world titles.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
The unearthing in 2018 of a charcoal inscription at Pompeii featuring a date in October has been grist to the mill of those who seek to push the eruption beyond August.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
It was a long e-mail, digging, questioning, unearthing.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
