What does unearthing mean?
Unearthing means present participle and gerund of unearth.
Unearthing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of unearth.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of unearth
- Something unearthed; a discovery.
Example Sentences
This year’s unearthings were the Jesus Lizard, from Chicago, which hasn’t been on the road in 10 years, as well as Suicide, from New York City, and the Feelies, from New Jersey, two bands that have seldom performed in that time.
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Antonyms for unearthing
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Word Forms
- unearthings
Usage Notes
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This year’s unearthings were the Jesus Lizard, from Chicago, which hasn’t been on the road in 10 years, as well as Suicide, from New York City, and the Feelies, from New Jersey, two bands that have seldom performed in that time.
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