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
According to the actress, the midriff-baring outfit hadn't been altered in decades, either.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The nipple-baring gown featured an elegant halter neckline, open back, sheer panels throughout, and trailing skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 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
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
The pushback was due to the event being held during Ramadan and for featuring what some considered to be inappropriate clothing — bikini tops and a few other body-baring styles paired with their skiwear.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
The nipple-baring gown featured an elegant halter neckline, open back, sheer panels throughout, and trailing skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 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
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
The pushback was due to the event being held during Ramadan and for featuring what some considered to be inappropriate clothing — bikini tops and a few other body-baring styles paired with their skiwear.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 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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Under the bill, state and local government officials could not enter non-disclosure agreements that would prevent disclosing information to the public about the potential development of data centers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 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,
13 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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Consume vitamin C-rich foods in a timely manner, as storing them for a long time or exposing them to light can diminish their vitamin C content.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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Relationships are her mirrors, exposing both her desire for balance and her struggle to maintain it.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Before her resignation, Adams Kellum and others from LAHSA defended the agency by telling key results.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Engage by telling stories, adding unique insights, sharing actionable results, showing nuance, and asking questions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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An entrepreneurial Chinese woman travels to Algeria for her brother’s Janazah, uncovering an unknown chapter of his life.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
19 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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