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
In the post, Jenner bared her bra while showing off the coords.
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Elle Meier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Amal, 47, shimmered in the sequin Versace minidress and also bared some skin given the ensemble's flashy two-piece silhouette.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In his story, the father’s teeth are bared and his hands form a vise-grip around his wife’s shoulders.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Gabriel Ebert was immaculately cast as the teens’ seeming ally of a teacher, and Sink and her castmates all bared their teeth and howled their humanity at the moon.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Naughton wore a black ensemble to the event that bared her midriff, and her cheekbones stood out in the photos posted due to her slimmer face.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Close previously bared all in films like The Big Chill and Fatal Attraction.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Her dress featured a strappy, high boatneck that bared her toned arms, while the intricate beadwork pattern added a flirty element to the form-fitting, sheer upper portion.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
His bronze version turns him into a Lurch who shuffle-lumbers on his podium, zombie-legged, his teeth bared.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Elle Meier, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Amal, 47, shimmered in the sequin Versace minidress and also bared some skin given the ensemble's flashy two-piece silhouette.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
In his story, the father’s teeth are bared and his hands form a vise-grip around his wife’s shoulders.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
Gabriel Ebert was immaculately cast as the teens’ seeming ally of a teacher, and Sink and her castmates all bared their teeth and howled their humanity at the moon.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Naughton wore a black ensemble to the event that bared her midriff, and her cheekbones stood out in the photos posted due to her slimmer face.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
Close previously bared all in films like The Big Chill and Fatal Attraction.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2025
Her dress featured a strappy, high boatneck that bared her toned arms, while the intricate beadwork pattern added a flirty element to the form-fitting, sheer upper portion.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
His bronze version turns him into a Lurch who shuffle-lumbers on his podium, zombie-legged, his teeth bared.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bared
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Newsom further revealed the limits of his rationality with his remarks on the high-speed rail boondoggle.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Researchers revealed that one of the key factors that enabled Despotopulos and his team to make these first-ever experimental measurements was access to the world’s highest-energy laser system, located at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Four days after the January 1 protest, the government buried his body and disclosed its location to his family afterwards, according to the pro-reform outlet.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Jackson Fire Department Chief Charles Felton Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's motive, but Jackson Fire Chief Charles Felton told CBS News the FBI is looking into the possibility of a hate crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Several Venezuela residents told TIME that the fear of what might be discovered on their phone at a checkpoint has guided their behavior in the days since Maduro's ouster.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Slavin told the local Martha's Vineyard Times that a neighbor discovered Forté alone on his kitchen floor, prompting the 911 call.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, cashmere, made from goats’ undercoats, will also shrink when exposed to hot temperatures.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Where Soap Scum Usually Forms Soap scum typically appears on surfaces often exposed to water, soap, and other residues.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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And first of all, correct the record on my own behalf, but also let the media know that there were these journalistic crimes that were committed, that were never uncovered, because New York Magazine, at the end of the day, didn’t want to get to the bottom of it.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors have uncovered widespread fraud in various social-services programs, including a housing program for seniors, one that provides services to children with autism and the Federal Child Nutrition Program.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chew told jurors that neither the Cryptpad documents nor the prosecution’s surveillance videos shown during Baker’s opening could be considered evidence during opening statements.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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