exposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of expose
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 More often than not, heavy rain exposes small maintenance issues that have gone unnoticed for months or even years. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026 Rose’s story exposes the truly devastating human toll of these cuts. — Tara Bannow, STAT, 13 July 2026 In the novel, Hollis’ frenemy Electra, played by Judy Greer here, publicly exposes Matthew and Gigi’s affair in front of everyone. — Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026 This is all to say that the debate over de-extinction exposes a major gap in conservation governance. — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 The federal charge Gonzalez-Garcia faces exposes him to as many as 20 years in prison. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Colorado’s back-and-forth on AI legislation exposes a fundamental shift in how state leaders are thinking about governing AI. — Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Badger excavates or exposes buried infrastructure through a highly pressurized water and vacuum system and uses about 20,000 gallons of water per day, officials have said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Cigarette Smoke and Environmental Pollution Breathing in cigarette smoke, car exhaust, or factory fumes exposes your lungs to harmful particles. — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
  1. uncovers
  2. reveals
  3. displays
  4. shows
  5. discloses
  6. demonstrates
  7. exhibits
  8. discovers
Verb
  • Angels In Darkness follows a troubled private investigator who uncovers a secret cult’s plan to unleash an ancient force, as the boundary between worlds begins to collapse.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair, revealing that the person Grandma had been exchanging letters with for half a century via the traditional qiaopi system was a complete stranger.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2026
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  • The bankruptcy case reveals significant claims from Concord Mills of $606,200, as well as other mall landlords including Roosevelt Field in New York, Woodfield Mall in Illinois, and the Mall of Georgia.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Picking just 17 performances (across a dozen films and five TV appearances) from his half-century career was remarkably difficult, but the list below reveals the breadth of his underrated ability.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of reveals
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  • The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the last week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.
    — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The back of Greg Gates' shirt displays a summary of his stats over his years of running the Peachtree.
    — Andre Butso, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of displays
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  • Video released by Iranian state media shows patients being evacuated from Shahid Baghaei Hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz on Wednesday.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • An analysis of a torrent of public comments submitted on a White House proposal to change the way federal contracts and grants are doled out shows a widespread rebuke of the potential change by scientists and others.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026
Definition of shows
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  • One line, on page 157, discloses an investment in gold bars valued at between $500,000 and $1 million.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 30 June 2026
  • Additional information about the process is expected to be revealed when the operator discloses its second quarter earnings on the morning of July 23.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of discloses
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  • The concern about the latest reorganization also demonstrates how unclear the ultimate scope of the upcoming moves still are – even to people close to and inside the agency.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • The series demonstrates that AI video quality hinges on creator skill, not just the technology.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of demonstrates
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  • In nearly every mammal that exhibits a nursing-specific reflex like this, the behavior fades out once that need disappears.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • And while the dogs are definitely the stars of the show, young Ryder exhibits some admirable qualities too.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 9 July 2026
Definition of exhibits
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  • That value comes from the cast member who notices a nervous child, the detail a family discovers together, the meal that anchors the day and the fleeting sense that this experience could not have unfolded in quite the same way for anyone else.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Along the way, Cleo discovers that the monsters’ aren’t as monstrous as most everyone thinks.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 July 2026
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