Unbury is a verb that means to excavate or uncover something that has been buried. Some synonyms for unbury include unearth, excavate, exhume, disinter, and uncover. Unearthing is used when talking about something that has been buried underground, such as archeological findings. Excavate can also mean digging out, but it can also be used in the context of construction. Exhume is used specifically for bringing up a buried body from a grave. Disinter is another synonym for exhume. Uncover is a more general term and can be used to refer to removing a covering of any kind, such as vegetation or snow.