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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
Video from the scene showed teams working under the building, carefully chipping away at the debris to find a way through the huge slabs of concrete and exposed rebar.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Miami then enjoyed a spell of pressure, but Messi was unable to take advantage of two free kicks on the edge of the box, and soon the club’s defensive vulnerability was exposed again.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Like all Ingram whiskies, Uncharted spent its entire life on the Mississippi River, where exposed to the constant motion, humidity and microclimate of the river helps create a unique interaction between whiskey and oak.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
This kind of professional re-ignition can expose existing fault lines and fuel external drama, regardless of the private reality.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Miami then enjoyed a spell of pressure, but Messi was unable to take advantage of two free kicks on the edge of the box, and soon the club’s defensive vulnerability was exposed again.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Like all Ingram whiskies, Uncharted spent its entire life on the Mississippi River, where exposed to the constant motion, humidity and microclimate of the river helps create a unique interaction between whiskey and oak.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
This kind of professional re-ignition can expose existing fault lines and fuel external drama, regardless of the private reality.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expose
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The bust marks one of the largest communications threats uncovered within the country, with over 300 SIM servers filled with more than 100,000 SIM cards discovered throughout various sites within the tri-state area.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Boil gently, uncovered, until reduced to a syrup consistency (about 2/3 cup syrup), about 1 hour; cool.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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Multiple neighbors either called the police or yelled at the attacker to get away from the girl, court documents reveal.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pedestrians walk past a Nike store featuring a modern design and mannequins displaying winter apparel on December 5, 2024, in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The mysterious laser weapon was displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing in September, and since then, speculations have been rife over its capabilities.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Pastor Timothy Hicks of Christian Love Faith Center in Flint attended the vigil to show support and come together with other Christians.—
Tess Ware,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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In fact, the team has shown plenty of grit through four games thus far.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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The letter asked Carr to disclose any communications between the FCC and ABC, Disney or its affiliates about the Kimmel show, as well as any communications with the White House.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the bill would reinforce the FMC’s independent nature by requiring a majority vote of the agency to disclose its investigation efforts to outside parties.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The artist has exhibited internationally, including at the National Museum of China in Beijing, Museum on the Seam in Jerusalem and Musée Océanographique in Monaco.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Its form thus neatly meets the Kantian criterion of exhibiting its purpose.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Like many students waiting outside, Bolin, 25, first discovered Charlie Kirk, the organization’s co-founder, a few years ago when his videos began popping up on her TikTok ‘For You’ page.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Oil was discovered there in the 1920s, and the county went through booms and busts for decades, enriching wildcatters and devastating the landscape, until a lasting bust left Loving County a virtual wasteland with no running water, paved roads, schools, hospitals, or grocery stores.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Betting big on business Beyond revamping its direct-to-consumer business, Peloton is also unveiling a new commercial equipment line of more durable versions of its existing hardware.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Vacheron Constantin really treated horophiles this month, unveiling an elaborate automaton clock and a métiers d’art wristwatch to accompany it.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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