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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
Think about this: Kids whose parents read to them daily are exposed to almost 300,000 more words before kindergarten than kids whose parents don’t read to them.
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 12 May 2025
People without the condition, or with less problematic and pervasive tinnitus, had a more nuanced response, and only showed these telltale facial cues when exposed to unpleasant sounds.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
The playoffs are when roster flaws are most exposed.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
The staff restroom was out of soap, and missing ceiling tiles exposed wiring.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
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Lizz Schumer, People.com, 12 May 2025
People without the condition, or with less problematic and pervasive tinnitus, had a more nuanced response, and only showed these telltale facial cues when exposed to unpleasant sounds.
—Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 11 May 2025
The playoffs are when roster flaws are most exposed.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
The staff restroom was out of soap, and missing ceiling tiles exposed wiring.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expose
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The ability to uncover hidden efficiencies and innovative approaches positions RL as a powerful tool for driving breakthroughs across industries.—
Cam Linke,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Archaeologists in Poland recently uncovered a centuries-old ring with enigmatic engravings.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The team's analysis revealed an unusual zone deep underground at about 3 to 5 miles (5 to 8 kilometers) where seismic waves slowed down.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
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Utah’s law, which went into effect March 27 without Republican Gov. Spencer Cox’s signature, banned government agencies and public schools from displaying flags on public property unless explicitly named in the bill.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Geomagnetic storm conditions last recorded two decades ago impacted Earth in May 2024, an event that pulled the northern lights to northern Florida and Texas, with another similar northern lights display in October.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Some 30 MiG 15s with North Korean and Chinese markings, though crewed by Soviet pilots, showed their superiority against an American force several times larger.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Videos show activists, many of whom were wearing keffiyehs, yelling and swearing as police officers attempted to get the unruly crowd under control.—
Andrea Margolis , Kitty Le Claire,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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It was not disclosed whether the building had working smoke detectors, but Fire Chief Robert Cagann urged residents in the release to make sure home smoke alarms are working and escape plans made in case of an emergency.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The terms of the deal, announced this morning, were not disclosed.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This theory makes sense to some researchers because, around the same time, Neanderthals were starting to exhibit more complex behaviors, like making stone tools and deploying sophisticated hunting tactics.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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By combining three different types of nonlinear building blocks – each of which exhibits specific force-extension behaviors – in a network arrangement, the team was able to create a countersnapping system.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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Detectives also discovered a 13-year-old girl living in the home.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Aicha discovers that Ruby had been there with a man driving a Porsche Taycan Turbo.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Republican House lawmakers on Friday unveiled legislation that would narrowly extend student loan forgiveness tax relief for borrowers and their families due to death and disability.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Fox on Monday became the third broadcast network (following CBS and NBC) to unveil its schedule for the Fall TV season.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 May 2025
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“Expose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expose. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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