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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
The scars of the past become painfully visible during a dam drawdown, exposing a graveyard of cypress trees that didn’t survive the inundation of water.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
San Diego County military bases have failed to provide proper shelter and care for many of their working canines, periodically exposing the dogs to extreme weather and potential infections, according to a new report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Recording the actions of law enforcement has been instrumental to exposing police misconduct and holding officers accountable ever since George Holliday hoisted his new Sony Handycam onto his shoulder and recorded six police officers beating Rodney King in 1991.
—Andrew Case, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
California’s stricter environmental regulations and recent policy decisions have accelerated oil production decline, exposing the state’s vulnerability to global energy disruptions.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Many members of the public view predator catchers as heroes for exposing people who might not otherwise face retribution.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
For years, the foundation has taken young men to Cape Town, exposing them to culture, history and opportunity while introducing them to global commerce and international trade.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Cox was imprisoned in 1991 for exposing himself to children.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
World leaders reacted swiftly Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, exposing a deep divide between governments backing the attack on Iran and those warning the attacks risk a wider regional war.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
San Diego County military bases have failed to provide proper shelter and care for many of their working canines, periodically exposing the dogs to extreme weather and potential infections, according to a new report by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Recording the actions of law enforcement has been instrumental to exposing police misconduct and holding officers accountable ever since George Holliday hoisted his new Sony Handycam onto his shoulder and recorded six police officers beating Rodney King in 1991.
—Andrew Case, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
California’s stricter environmental regulations and recent policy decisions have accelerated oil production decline, exposing the state’s vulnerability to global energy disruptions.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Many members of the public view predator catchers as heroes for exposing people who might not otherwise face retribution.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
For years, the foundation has taken young men to Cape Town, exposing them to culture, history and opportunity while introducing them to global commerce and international trade.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Cox was imprisoned in 1991 for exposing himself to children.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 28 Feb. 2026
World leaders reacted swiftly Saturday after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, exposing a deep divide between governments backing the attack on Iran and those warning the attacks risk a wider regional war.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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When archaeologists began uncovering ancient statues many centuries after their creation, there was often little sign that they had ever been painted.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Mar. 2026
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The indie follows a pair of siblings who discover a disturbing secret surrounding their Texas town after uncovering a cache of mysterious video clips.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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The brand, which launched nearly one year ago in collaboration with Netflix, shared a statement with ABC News on Friday revealing the end of the union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Using a technique called spectroscopy, this principle can be applied to light from gas clouds, revealing whether the gas is moving toward or away from Earth, and how fast.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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There has been widespread GNSS spoofing and AIS manipulation, where tankers are digitally hijacked and tricked into displaying false coordinates that lead them into restricted territorial waters for seizure.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nine total jawbones emerged over time, each displaying that same unmistakable twist.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Explosions were reported in the eastern and western parts of the capital with dramatic footage showing Tehran’s Mehrabad airport on fire.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This last comment came from a fellow traveler, ruefully disclosing an act of self-defense many years ago.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Porter was in part banned for disclosing information betters used on prop bets and parlays.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a lengthy and apologetic statement, Altman claimed that OpenAI was now altering the terms of its Pentagon deal to explicitly prohibit the use of its AI systems to surveil US citizens, exhibiting a degree of people-pleasing normally witnessed in its sycophantic chatbots.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
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Louise Trotter’s second runway collection for Bottega Veneta rooted in Milanese Brutalism was a stunning example of her visual artistry while exhibiting an extraordinary use of material.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In nuclear physics, discovering the internal structure of the atom led to enormous advances, but also brought us the dangers of radioactivity and atomic weapons.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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The scrutiny erupted in January, when an Austin woman and her child were deported after an Austin officer contacted ICE upon discovering an administrative warrant for the woman.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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The whole hall was dark, lit only by flashing green strobe lights from the stage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Speed cameras near Florida schools can issue $100 violations whether or not yellow warning lights are flashing — a rule that has caught many drivers off guard.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Exposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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