baring

verb

Definition of baringnext
present participle of bare
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 Taking a page from the Y2K style book, Jenner reclined in a skin-baring bikini top and controversial pair of capri pants by Paloma Wool. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 Since then, Jennifer has actually doubled down on her love for a skin-baring silhouette. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Chrissy Teigen offers no apologies for baring her nipples in a sheer white blouse. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026 This week, at the men’s Summer 2027 Saint Laurent show in Paris, creative director Anthony Vaccarello showed a collection of quiet perversity disrupted by a starling pair of foot-baring shoes. — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baring
  1. revealing
  2. disclosing
  3. discovering
  4. exposing
  5. telling
  6. uncovering
Verb
  • Analysts and opposition politicians in exile said the declaration put into focus the reality of two-person rule under the Ortegas, while revealing the couple’s fear of an opposition movement taking root.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The company has already laid significant groundwork, launching pre-orders on June 25, revealing cover art, and releasing 60 new screenshots.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of revealing
Verb
  • Pan noted that the majority is effectively ruling in favor of immediately disclosing the material by denying Biden's request for an injunction pending appeal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • When pressed repeatedly by a Fox News cohost for specifics on the operation, Homan explained that disclosing that type of information could risk officer safety and prompt criminals to flee.
    — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 20 July 2026
Definition of disclosing
Verb
  • Whether discovering familyrun wineries, exploring historic neighborhoods with local experts, or simply lingering over lunch in a quiet piazza, travelers have the freedom to engage with each destination at their own pace.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of discovering and exploiting complex vulnerabilities, independent cybersecurity validation becomes even more important.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of discovering
Verb
  • Some Chick-fil-A accounts were hacked last month, exposing the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers, the company said this week.
    — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • Examples include Anthony Purcell, who ran a non-profit for a decade unpaid, and Stacy Bernstein, whose growing brand struggles to secure early-stage funding, exposing VCs' reluctance.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of exposing
Verb
  • These short chains of amino acids are found naturally in the body and act as useful messengers, telling cells when to repair damaged tissue, produce hormones, reduce inflammation, and more.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 20 July 2026
  • The presentation blends stories, historical context and quilt traditions to see how textiles are powerful tools for communication, telling stories and preserving culture.
    — La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of telling
Verb
  • Table Linens Napkins and tablecloths are an easy, low-pressure way to incorporate seasonal color and spirit into your scheme, and thrift stores are the perfect venue for uncovering timeless gems that won’t break the bank.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • This strange and layered case is the subject of the documentary, A Toxic Love Story, out July 22 on Netflix, which recounts the events that led to uncovering Ian and Angela as the true sources of the harassment.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of uncovering

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