as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
finally bared the secret that she had kept to herself for so long
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Recent Examples of bared
Jennifer Lopez showed off some major skin in a plunging olive green gown, which bared her sides and hips on May 27.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026
So away from the stage, gun in hand, flesh bared before her for inking, what does this darkwave diva click play on?
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Her head slid down the leather headrest, neck tilting backward for more happiness to escape, clavicle bared to her husband’s confused gaze.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Higgins, who has been a fixture in reality TV since breaking out as one of the more memorable cast members from the fifth season of Love Island UK, is no stranger to having her raw emotions bared on national television.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
Larsson looked like an angelfish in the light, wearing a flowy purple two-piece that bared her midriff, as the tabloids used to say.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 May 2026
So away from the stage, gun in hand, flesh bared before her for inking, what does this darkwave diva click play on?
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Her head slid down the leather headrest, neck tilting backward for more happiness to escape, clavicle bared to her husband’s confused gaze.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Higgins, who has been a fixture in reality TV since breaking out as one of the more memorable cast members from the fifth season of Love Island UK, is no stranger to having her raw emotions bared on national television.
—Charlotte Hu, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
Larsson looked like an angelfish in the light, wearing a flowy purple two-piece that bared her midriff, as the tabloids used to say.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bared
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In July 2025, Hurley revealed another one of her tricks for taking the best bikini photos, emphasizing that lighting was key.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter exclusively revealed that Reid’s novel Malibu Rising is being developed as a TV series for Hulu, with Taylor adapting and executive producing alongside Circle of Confusion.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Massive budget push The Space Force has not disclosed how many satellites SpaceX will build under the agreement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Federal agents and law enforcement officers responded to the airport, but officials have not disclosed the passenger’s identity, whether any charges have been filed or what specific actions led to the detention.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Muntadas, Miller, and Lord discovered the contest during its first month.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The playoffs exposed parts of the Celtics roster.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Expect exposed timber beams, original brick and sandstone, Tasmanian artwork, and peeks of original wallpaper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Based on analysis of artifacts uncovered at the site, a team of Spanish archaeologists believes this may have served as an ancient copper smelting spot, with far more frequent occupation by humans than previously thought.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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After plans to turn open space promised for a park into a California Highway Patrol substation were uncovered, citizens went ballistic.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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But, truth be told, none get high marks across the board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Bared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bared. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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