Unearth Definition & Meaning

unearth
verb
  1. bring to light; "The CIA unearthed a plot to kill the President"
  2. recover through digging; "Schliemann excavated Troy"; "excavate gold"

"Unearth" in song lyrics

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  • "zombie autopilot unearth"
    AOL — AOL

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