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as in uncovers
to reveal the true nature of
a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax
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as in reveals
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 displays
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 shows
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 exposes
Itamar faces his greatest challenge when a cyber leak exposes his agents, starting with Shuruk (Luna Mansour).
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
That’s because the current luxury crisis goes beyond any economic downturn in China and exposes deeper cracks in the industry’s core promise.
—Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
The deeper issue is energy dependency itself—one that exposes supply chains to geopolitical shocks and battlefield vulnerabilities.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Broader Consequences This digital incident exposes issues with the College Board’s testing system including the lack of a robust contingency plan, the poor communication with test centers, and the absence of real-time support for students and administrators.
—Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Unlike cyberattacks aimed at financial theft, doxxing exposes personal information that can lead to real-world violence.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Believing presidents can do no wrong exposes our great country to the risk of committing more wrongs in the future.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
This is a deeply personal film that digs into your insecurities and exposes the twisted realities of a fractured identity.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Azolla’s massive impact exposes the potential hidden across our natural world to heal and rejuvenate itself.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
That’s because the current luxury crisis goes beyond any economic downturn in China and exposes deeper cracks in the industry’s core promise.
—Laurence Lim, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
The deeper issue is energy dependency itself—one that exposes supply chains to geopolitical shocks and battlefield vulnerabilities.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The Broader Consequences This digital incident exposes issues with the College Board’s testing system including the lack of a robust contingency plan, the poor communication with test centers, and the absence of real-time support for students and administrators.
—Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Unlike cyberattacks aimed at financial theft, doxxing exposes personal information that can lead to real-world violence.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Believing presidents can do no wrong exposes our great country to the risk of committing more wrongs in the future.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
This is a deeply personal film that digs into your insecurities and exposes the twisted realities of a fractured identity.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
Azolla’s massive impact exposes the potential hidden across our natural world to heal and rejuvenate itself.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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Americans have strong thoughts on Christmas cookies, new Google Trends data reveals — and one cookie in particular has made spirits bright across many states.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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The report reveals that the number of missing children may be even higher, as ICE did not issue Notices to Appear (NTAs) for 291,000 children, leaving them without court dates and outside the formal immigration system.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool don’t split out player wages separate to their main wage bill, and UEFA no longer discloses them in reports that once did, but based on previous information the club’s non-playing wage bill landed at 21 to 22 per cent of overall staff costs.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Calpers, which discloses its stock holdings publicly, didn’t dispute the report.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The bow itself shows no signs of slowing down for 2025, especially not with high-profile stars like Fanning and Demi Moore wearing them to awards shows.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Jan. 2025
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Even when streaming was in full swing, and shows like The Sopranos and The Wire were in the rearview mirror, everyone wanted to create their own Game Of Thrones.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The movie, about a seemingly shallow teenage girl who discovers the joy in helping others find love, costarred Stacey Dash, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Breckin Meyer, Jeremy Sisto, and the late Brittany Murphy.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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At one point, one of Quinn’s goons discovers that Reacher isn’t on the up-and-up so Reacher kills him and is forced to come back later and dispose of the body.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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Speaking outside the Education Department’s headquarters Tuesday, Cambridge said his team has helped allocate billions of dollars to districts across the state without issues, which demonstrates the efficacy of telework.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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Later that morning, Wallace unveils his latest invention, a robot garden gnome.—
Stephen Humphries,
The Christian Science Monitor,
19 Dec. 2024
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Every week, Chef Michaela Frank unveils new recipes crafted with Garçoa's exquisite chocolate.—
Taryn White,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Jamie gives him a lethal stare and tells him to go away.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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By Monica Sager Live News Reporter 10 North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx fell while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber, her communications team tells Newsweek.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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As an annual tradition, since 2022, Drake has given away free chicken sandwiches on his birthday, and announces the giveaway to his approximately 144 million followers on Instagram.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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In laying out plans for future years, Huang announces further iterations of the chip, like the Vera Ruben NVL144, named after a scientist working on dark matter.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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