Definition of disclosurenext
as in revelation
the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed he offered full disclosure of the government files on the assassination

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Recent Examples of disclosure Human approval should therefore be required when an agent crosses boundaries involving duration, jurisdiction, new vendors, changes to bank details, data disclosure, unusual payment terms or cumulative exposure. Maxim Olkhovskiy, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Poitras previously won the best documentary Oscar in 2015 for Citizenfour, her landmark account of Edward Snowden and his NSA surveillance disclosures. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 The disclosures of the gifts were first reported earlier on Tuesday by The Washington Post. ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 Davis directed the parties to treat discovery materials as protected from public disclosure while the litigation continues. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disclosure
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Noun
  • One of the rookie defenders will be a revelation and a future star.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The revelation had been leaked days prior by the British press and the documentary aired to 13 million viewers nationwide.
    Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Snipping a bra strap is quick and can minimize exposure while applying the pad directly to a woman’s skin.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The measure is intended to reduce students’ exposure to ashfall and allow local authorities to adjust classroom activities based on conditions on the ground.
    Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Disclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclosure. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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