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as in to uncover
to reveal the true nature of
a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax
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as in to reveal
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 to display
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 to show
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 expose
But Boston’s flaws — an over-reliance on 3-point shooting and a void at center — were exposed in the playoffs during their first-round series loss to the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
In Thailand, more than 90% of fertilizers are imported, which leaves the country exposed to global food-price shocks via higher food input prices, Goldman noted.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
ReadyCT, a nonprofit focused on helping expose students to career pathways and prepare for the workforce, also received a QuantumCT Community Impact Pilot grant to support expanding knowledge and awareness of quantum computing and mechanics to students.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Out-of-towners who are suddenly exposed to higher temperatures than they may be used to are at greater risk of sickness.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
In Thailand, more than 90% of fertilizers are imported, which leaves the country exposed to global food-price shocks via higher food input prices, Goldman noted.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
ReadyCT, a nonprofit focused on helping expose students to career pathways and prepare for the workforce, also received a QuantumCT Community Impact Pilot grant to support expanding knowledge and awareness of quantum computing and mechanics to students.
—
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Out-of-towners who are suddenly exposed to higher temperatures than they may be used to are at greater risk of sickness.
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Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expose
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Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy — super-puffs the size of Jupiter.
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The search uncovered 117 intact canine remains from two dig sites, in various stages of decomposition.
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Studies reveal a growing 'proximity bias,' where in-office employees are more likely to receive promotions and recognition, with career prospects for remote workers declining.
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The alleged rape was reported by The Athletic in May, though the identity of the player was not revealed at the time.
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Content resided on websites, and monetization depended on attracting human readers to specific digital locations where ads could be displayed.
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The landlord will then have to pay upfront and bill the applicant with a receipt displaying the third-party vendor cost within 14 days.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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That mother’s name wasn’t publicly disclosed in the court record containing her complaint.
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The hearing Wednesday began with a discussion about how to screen documents that may be protected by attorney-client privilege before they are disclosed to prosecutors.
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Rowe, a Bloomfield senior, and White, an assistant coach, had noticed the fight the young runners exhibited during the race.
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By this definition, a great many species exhibit some version of gender fluidity.
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The invasive golden mussel has now been confirmed in the Port of West Sacramento, marking the species' northernmost detection in California since it was first discovered in Stockton in 2024, wildlife officials announced Saturday.
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Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades.
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Between the budget approved that year and the spending proposal Newsom unveiled in January, spending from the state’s main operating fund had grown by over $100 billion, or 70%.
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Last week, OpenAI unveiled its first custom AI chip designed to run ChatGPT, Codex and other models more efficiently than existing hardware.
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“Expose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expose. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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