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newly uncovered
/ˈnuːli ʌnˈkʌvərd/
recently discovered
The newly uncovered evidence changed the course of the investigation.
The evidence that was recently discovered altered the investigation's direction.
formal
recently discovered or revealed
Newly uncovered documents shed light on the company's past dealings.
Recently discovered documents provide new insights into the company's history.
The archaeologists found a newly uncovered artifact from the Bronze Age.
The archaeologists discovered an artifact from the Bronze Age that had recently been revealed.
Often used in contexts involving research, investigations, or historical discoveries.
Collocations
newly uncovered evidencerecently discovered proofnewly uncovered truthrecently revealed factnewly uncovered secretsrecently disclosed confidential information
Pro Tip
Avoid redundancy
While 'newly uncovered' is grammatically correct, 'recently discovered' is often simpler and equally effective in most contexts.
Gold Rule
Formal tone
Use 'newly uncovered' in formal writing, such as academic papers, legal documents, or news reports. It sounds more professional than casual alternatives like 'just found out'.
Word Origin
The phrase combines 'newly' (from Old English 'nēowe', meaning 'new') and 'uncovered' (past participle of 'uncover', from Old French 'descouvrir', meaning 'to reveal'). The phrase emerged in the 19th century as a way to describe discoveries or revelations.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or academic contexts. It implies that the discovery is recent and significant. Avoid using it for minor or trivial findings.
Word Breakdown
newly
recently
adverbuncovered
discovered or revealed
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