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
Nothing did, so three times over the course of twelve weeks the group bared their arms and allowed strangers to poke them with a needle, through which flowed something new, a substance never before inserted into human bodies.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The Spartans got the tying run aboard in the bottom of the inning but Ghelli bared down and retired the side to end things.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Inflatable puff-sleeves and a ruffled hemline topped off the design, which bared Doja's bra and underwear.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 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
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
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The Spartans got the tying run aboard in the bottom of the inning but Ghelli bared down and retired the side to end things.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Inflatable puff-sleeves and a ruffled hemline topped off the design, which bared Doja's bra and underwear.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 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
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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Vozinha’s dad spoke to Telemundo Deportes prior to the match and revealed that his son is named after a Brazilian soccer player.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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The Post revealed in March the US was burning through Tomahawks at an astonishing rate, as the Pentagon boasted of an easy victory.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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The study reveals that 68% of job seekers want salary information disclosed upfront in job descriptions, but only 48% of hiring managers provide it at that stage.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In the world of music, Kanye West has publicly disclosed his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, bringing attention, albeit controversially, to the challenges of living with a serious mental health condition under public scrutiny.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
Verb
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University of Washington researchers discovered the tapeworm, which can cause a rare but potentially deadly disease in humans, in 37 out of 100 coyotes sampled near Puget Sound in Washington State.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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According to the park, an 11-year-old boy first discovered the tracks after a 1908 flood scoured the Paluxy Riverbed, exposing the limestone.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Today, many Catholic homes, businesses and churches feature images of Jesus with his Sacred Heart exposed, often accompanied by flames, a cross and a crown of thorns to symbolize suffering love.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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This training could benefit anyone who may be exposed to fewer periods of sustained focus as the world shifts toward greater engagement with endless scrolls of bite-size social media.—
Supreet Kaur,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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In the process of turning the house into a museum, countless artifacts, photos, and personal ephemera were uncovered, painting a vivid picture of the artist’s life at home.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Chris Hall told The Star at the time that Skydive Kansas City had experienced steady growth since opening its doors.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Bared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bared. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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