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as in uncovering
to reveal the true nature of
a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax
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as in revealing
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
the documentary claims to expose how winners of beauty pageants are really picked
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as in displaying
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the tight race for the championship exposed one team's mean streak
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as in showing
to present so as to invite notice or attention
I didn't want to expose my ignorance in front of the others, so I kept silent
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Recent Examples of exposing
Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect seen on video assaulting a woman while exposing himself publicly in Weston on Wednesday afternoon.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
These companies build a scaffolding of software and services around commercial large language models, which allow organizations to use the AI without exposing their secrets.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
When reentry occurs, Orion's service module responsible for propelling and maneuvering the vehicle through space will separate and burn up, exposing the crew module's heat shield that protects the astronauts from the 3,000-degree Fahrenheit conditions the vehicle will endure.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Both practices negate the rule of one-third, exposing lawns to unnecessary stress.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Their presence reveals a bond between father and son, exposing the threads that tie together family, legacy, and place.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
But the mission failed at what was supposed to be the staging ground, exposing the military’s inability to work across services and carry out complicated operations.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The class action suit against Google, filed last week by a plaintiff with the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleged that the company's AI Mode created its own summaries and links, exposing Epstein victims' personal identifying information (PII), including names, phone numbers and email addresses.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect seen on video assaulting a woman while exposing himself publicly in Weston on Wednesday afternoon.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
These companies build a scaffolding of software and services around commercial large language models, which allow organizations to use the AI without exposing their secrets.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
When reentry occurs, Orion's service module responsible for propelling and maneuvering the vehicle through space will separate and burn up, exposing the crew module's heat shield that protects the astronauts from the 3,000-degree Fahrenheit conditions the vehicle will endure.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Both practices negate the rule of one-third, exposing lawns to unnecessary stress.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Their presence reveals a bond between father and son, exposing the threads that tie together family, legacy, and place.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
But the mission failed at what was supposed to be the staging ground, exposing the military’s inability to work across services and carry out complicated operations.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
The class action suit against Google, filed last week by a plaintiff with the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleged that the company's AI Mode created its own summaries and links, exposing Epstein victims' personal identifying information (PII), including names, phone numbers and email addresses.
—Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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While Kennedy's teaser focuses on uncovering lies, HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon said the show will aim to cover affordability and other topics that polls show are salient for American voters of both parties ahead of the midterms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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No closer to uncovering the truth, the investigation stalled.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Without revealing too much, Stieve suggested the sequel would focus less on rewriting the cat-and-mouse playbook and more on how their villain has adapted to it over the years.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next decade and a half Allen continued to evolve stylistically and lyrically, moving from pop culture commentary to more emotionally revealing narratives about marital breakdowns, motherhood, and personal identity crises.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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The glasses' interface is simple, built around a multi-tab dashboard screen for displaying information and a pop-up menu that provides access to the active features.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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South Korean media reported the projectile, also likely a ballistic missile, disappeared from South Korean military radars after displaying an abnormal development in the initial launch stage.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Visit the product recall page on the company's website to register for the recall and follow the instructions on how to request replacement parts, which include uploading a photo showing the original attachment accessories in the trash.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Acknowledging gratitude or disclosing vulnerability confers a degree of trust.—
John Bowe,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The driver is in custody, the sheriff's office said, without disclosing their name.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
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That’s well above the 2% of Florida adults who were last recorded 15 years ago as exhibiting problem gambling symptoms.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Among the exhibiting artists are such heavy hitters as Rebecca Belmore, Carolina Caycedo, Tony Cokes, Nicholas Galanin, Petrit Halilaj, Max Hooper Schneider, Glenn Ligon, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday, April 7 Health inspectors gave a red placard to the Land Park Japanese restaurant after discovering eight cockroaches throughout the facility including under the cook’s line and on a glue trap under the miso soup station.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of discovering a great garden center—especially one worth the extra miles.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Nevertheless, employers understandably saw the warning as a yellow light, if not a flashing red light.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jordan is wearing bridal white, while Fleetwood is decked out in a weather-appropriate short-sleeve button-up, flashing a gold band on his ring finger.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Exposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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