as in revealing
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 baring
Jenner's sparkling shift also included a plunging neckline and an underboob-baring cutout.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The blazer was cut with sharp, sculptural shoulders and wide lapels, styled open to reveal a skin-baring polka-dot top beneath.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
After Alexander McQueen’s spring 1995 collection introduced the bumster, the derrière-baring look has enjoyed several resurgences—most recently in McQueen’s spring 2026 collection by Seán McGirr.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Riz Ahmed gives one of his most soul-baring performances to date in this quietly devastating indie drama.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
Powered by soft guitar notes, the soul-baring cumbia finds Santa in a state of healing, reflecting on love that once was and the peace that comes from letting go.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Muscle-baring tank top or avuncular, chunky knit sweater?
—Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The photo showed Schumer, 44, posing in front of her bathroom mirror while wearing a midriff-baring pink sports bra and blue trousers.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Discovering a fang-baring fish-woman (Avery Potemri, a movement artist playing an impressive special effect), Doug tranquilizes the creature and houses it in his bathroom, rejuvenated by his newfound purpose.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The blazer was cut with sharp, sculptural shoulders and wide lapels, styled open to reveal a skin-baring polka-dot top beneath.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
After Alexander McQueen’s spring 1995 collection introduced the bumster, the derrière-baring look has enjoyed several resurgences—most recently in McQueen’s spring 2026 collection by Seán McGirr.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Riz Ahmed gives one of his most soul-baring performances to date in this quietly devastating indie drama.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
Powered by soft guitar notes, the soul-baring cumbia finds Santa in a state of healing, reflecting on love that once was and the peace that comes from letting go.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Muscle-baring tank top or avuncular, chunky knit sweater?
—Charlotte Triggs, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The photo showed Schumer, 44, posing in front of her bathroom mirror while wearing a midriff-baring pink sports bra and blue trousers.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Discovering a fang-baring fish-woman (Avery Potemri, a movement artist playing an impressive special effect), Doug tranquilizes the creature and houses it in his bathroom, rejuvenated by his newfound purpose.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baring
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At my feet, the pale folds of cloth gradually came apart, revealing two half-open eyes, surrounded by curly hair, which, tossed by the turbulence, looked strangely alive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Videos making their way past Iran’s internet blackout circulated over the weekend, revealing harrowing scenes from earlier in the week.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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With broad language about protecting members of the firing squad, Bresnahan said the state could argue for not disclosing training methods, qualifications and any safeguards.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The company announced the funding round on its website, disclosing a list of strategic investors that include NVIDIA and Cisco, as well as sovereign wealth funds from Abu Dhabi and Qatar, Valor Equity Partners, Stepstone Group, Fidelity, and Baron Capital Group.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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Though the first installment, based on books by Stephenie Meyer, was released in 2008, the franchise found new fans in younger TikTok users who were just discovering it for the first time.—
Natalie Bennett,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed a local Asian restaurant, indoor soccer business and a market after discovering live German cockroaches, operating without a valid health permit and other food safety violations.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Authorities warn that such attacks require little specialist knowledge but can have dramatic and far-reaching consequences, exposing vulnerabilities in densely interconnected urban infrastructure.—
Anna Noryskiewicz,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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As a result, the department must now either define a narrower project that fits within the constraints of existing law or pursue legislative authorization — potentially exposing the project to greater political risk and public scrutiny.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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Local journalism, formerly the institution most responsible for uncovering wrongdoing, has been gutted.—
Brandon Rottinghaus,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The researchers are hopeful that uncovering the processes preceding Alzheimer’s disease could one day lead to new therapies.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Baring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baring. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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