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 The Justice Department wants to toss their claims under the state secrets privilege, which allows the government to block the disclosure of information in court that would harm national security. Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026 The Fed, through testimony and other public disclosures, made every effort to keep Congress informed about the renovation project. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026 The State Department provided few details about the Philippines grant or any other new program—not to the press, to the public, or to Congress—despite the fact that these disclosures are required by law. Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 In a letter to WBD shareholders Monday, Paramount CEO David Ellison said his company has filed suit against WBD in Delaware seeking greater financial disclosure of the Netflix deal. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disclosure
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Noun
  • The revelation suggested the committee was no longer functioning as an independent source of guidance but doing Kennedy’s bidding.
    Grayson Logue, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The administration has zeroed in on Minnesota following revelations of large-scale fraud involving social service programs in the Minneapolis area.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Keep leaves dust-free and windows clean to increase light exposure.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Low, consistent exposure to fluoride is widely credited for dramatic declines in decaying teeth.
    Anna Clark, ProPublica, 14 Jan. 2026

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“Disclosure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disclosure. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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