unearth

[ uhn-urth ]

verb (used with object)

1. to dig or get out of the earth; dig up.
2. to uncover or bring to light by search, inquiry, etc.:

   The lawyer unearthed new evidence.

unearth

/ ʌnˈɜːθ /

verb

1. to dig up out of the earth
2. to reveal or discover, esp by exhaustive searching

Word History and Origins

Origin of unearth¹

First recorded in 1400–50, unearth is from the late Middle English word unerthen. See un- ², earth

Example Sentences

But the Grammys punted on other easy choices for rock categories — no Dolly Parton for her feel-good ripper “Rockstar,” no Hozier for the streaming smash “Unreal Unearth,” no nod for young guitar god Mk.gee for “Two Star & The Dream Police?”

From Los Angeles Times

I see a woman, late in life, struggling to unearth new pathways toward creative and intellectual relevance — and succeeding.

From Los Angeles Times

This week, these justices rejected the proposition that Williams’ life, like Glossip’s, is important enough to merit a process that would unearth unconstitutional inequities.

From Slate

"The fact David managed to unearth these documents is quite unique."

From BBC

We journeyed around Los Angeles to unearth some of the most immersive and creative ways to do a digital detox.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ascertain
• bring to light
• determine
• discover
• dredge up
• excavate
• exhibit
• exhume
• expose
• find
• find out
• reveal
• uncover