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
The fashion designer wowed in a completely backless and side-baring chainmail dress.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Kerry Washington stunned in a custom navy blue Prada gown that featured a daring side-baring silhouette with sequin straps and a flowing pleated tulle skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Their permanent, tooth-baring grin may appear intimidating, but sand tigers sharks are considered among the safest sharks to encounter in the water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Her leg-baring skirt was rendered in a darker green shade, boasting the same lace trim and a subtle slit in the front.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Naked dressing also made its way via Tessa Thompson and Jenny Slate, in sheer black Collina Strada and Altuzarra, respectively, while award-winning Rose Byrne wore a midriff-baring Loewe gown with colorful ruffled shoulders and hips.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
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
More recently, Rihanna shared a new Fenty Hair commercial on Instagram, in which she could be seen baring it all in a Savage Fenty thong bodysuit.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
But the role requires her to open her life up to the world, baring all her family’s struggle for a shot at the American Dream.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Kerry Washington stunned in a custom navy blue Prada gown that featured a daring side-baring silhouette with sequin straps and a flowing pleated tulle skirt.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Their permanent, tooth-baring grin may appear intimidating, but sand tigers sharks are considered among the safest sharks to encounter in the water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Her leg-baring skirt was rendered in a darker green shade, boasting the same lace trim and a subtle slit in the front.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Naked dressing also made its way via Tessa Thompson and Jenny Slate, in sheer black Collina Strada and Altuzarra, respectively, while award-winning Rose Byrne wore a midriff-baring Loewe gown with colorful ruffled shoulders and hips.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
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
More recently, Rihanna shared a new Fenty Hair commercial on Instagram, in which she could be seen baring it all in a Savage Fenty thong bodysuit.
—Karen Fratti, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
But the role requires her to open her life up to the world, baring all her family’s struggle for a shot at the American Dream.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baring
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The Country Music Hall of Fame announced its newest inductees in a media event Friday morning in the museum’s rotunda, revealing Tim McGraw, Paul Overstreet and the Stanley Brothers as the hall’s class of 2026.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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That clash surfaced online this week when White House AI czar and venture capitalist David Sacks shared a critical essay about Humans First and Elon Musk echoed it, revealing how even a nascent group hosting small gatherings can become a new front in the AI power struggle.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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Cipriani has also accused Shell of disclosing to him non-public information about Paramount’s activities, a charge that Shell has denied.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cipriani, the high-stakes gambler at the center of the dispute, last month sparked an internal investigation and SEC inquiry into Shell for allegedly disclosing details about the timing and structure of the UFC deal almost a month before its August 2025 announcement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Huskins and her husband, Aaron Quinn, are preparing to testify on behalf of a victims' privacy bill after discovering her kidnapper and his wife had been given copies of explicit case evidence during his trial.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Early planners are discovering that Fort Worth has lively watch parties, places to play the game yourself and a growing local soccer culture, along with a food scene that mirrors the tournament’s global spirit.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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Colleagues have died exposing these crimes, and these crimes have now become a celebrated part of this brand.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Publicly exposing your debt Debt collectors cannot publicly shame borrowers or disclose debt information to unauthorized third parties.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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All of us here have the appetite to keep telling it.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Why is the actor and musician telling us what to cook?—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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At a joint news conference Monday, Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain described the cases investigators are uncovering as increasingly intertwined with organized crime.—
Kelly Werthmann,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Baring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baring. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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