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bared

verb

past tense of bare
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 2003, Kim Cattrall bared her abs and muscled lower back in a glittering naked dress. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026 The range of security flaws that 9/11 bared came after authorities and the aviation industry spent more than a decade trying to address gaps that earlier attacks brought to light. — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Anne Hathaway bared her baby bump while wearing a frilly black top in Los Angeles on Monday. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026 Christie went for a silver-champagne suit with a sheer collared shirt and white heels, while Sailor bared her abs in a bold sequin pinstripe suit teamed with a sparkly bra. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 In the Swinging Sixties, the miniskirt finally bared the legs. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026 Baldy bared his big, yellow teeth and sank them into Donna’s flank. — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bared
  1. revealed
  2. disclosed
  3. discovered
  4. exposed
  5. uncovered
  6. told
Verb
  • Pushing those briars aside revealed a single splinter of stained glass, bright as a ruby and warm as blood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Demands for free food The investigation eventually revealed allegations of a longer pattern of intimidation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of revealed
Verb
  • The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Roja London, which was founded in 2011, said the sale will unlock support and resources to accelerate growth.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The H-bomb’s existence became public only after a congressman inadvertently disclosed it on live television.
    — Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of disclosed
Verb
  • The animals were discovered on Friday in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to pastoral tribal communities that raise cattle.
    — Kristin Wright, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The group discovered early just how much responsibility for the community’s parks, landscaping and common areas rested with private organizations.
    — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of discovered
Verb
  • That’s why Araujo’s perch on the club level behind home plate is exposed to the crowd rather than enclosed, like the booths to his right used by the radio and TV broadcasters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Italy is among the European countries most exposed to migrant arrivals because of its central Mediterranean location, making migration a hot-button issue and a major challenge for successive governments.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of exposed
Verb
  • In the basement, investigators also uncovered a pail filled with bloody cloths, which could have been a key piece of evidence in the case.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The excavation uncovered altar foundations and a step, lending new weight to a local legend that the ruins were once a church.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncovered
Verb
  • Even if Paramount is able to reach a settlement with the state AGs, the Paramount-WB merger will not close immediately, a knowledgeable source told Variety.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Descano’s team relies too heavily on doctors to answer those questions at the pretrial stage, Stimson told the Washington Examiner.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of told

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“Bared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bared. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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