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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
His advice is to invest early in systems that standardize order tracking, issue resolution, and returns before rapid growth exposes operational cracks.
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Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In addition to his literary career, Sarris oversees the multibillion-dollar Graton Resort & Casino, and uses gaming revenue for tribal housing, education and activism, even as the project exposes tensions over wealth, power and belonging in Sonoma County.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Tilling or plowing in the summer disturbs the soil's delicate ecosystem and exposes moist soil to rapid water loss.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
When Hanna vanishes without a trace and her mother enlists Inés’ help as a translator, the search for the missing teenager raises questions and exposes hidden truths that test the young girl’s loyalties and echo her country’s dark history.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Their experience exposes vulnerabilities across the country, experts say, because flood plain maps don’t cover all areas.
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Tammy Webber,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Continue reading … NO TURNING BACK — Activist exposes Planned Parenthood's lack of help for detransitioning patients.
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The grand jury said in the report that the lengthy timeline exposes VTA to financial risks, including the rising cost of labor and materials.
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Reading on your phone exposes you to constant notifications from texts, emails or news alerts.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
In addition to his literary career, Sarris oversees the multibillion-dollar Graton Resort & Casino, and uses gaming revenue for tribal housing, education and activism, even as the project exposes tensions over wealth, power and belonging in Sonoma County.
—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Tilling or plowing in the summer disturbs the soil's delicate ecosystem and exposes moist soil to rapid water loss.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
When Hanna vanishes without a trace and her mother enlists Inés’ help as a translator, the search for the missing teenager raises questions and exposes hidden truths that test the young girl’s loyalties and echo her country’s dark history.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Their experience exposes vulnerabilities across the country, experts say, because flood plain maps don’t cover all areas.
—
Tammy Webber,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Continue reading … NO TURNING BACK — Activist exposes Planned Parenthood's lack of help for detransitioning patients.
—
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The grand jury said in the report that the lengthy timeline exposes VTA to financial risks, including the rising cost of labor and materials.
—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Reading on your phone exposes you to constant notifications from texts, emails or news alerts.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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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.
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As her historically Black neighborhood is rapidly gentrified and her neighbors mysteriously disappear, Sydney uncovers a sinister conspiracy.
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New data from Bank of America reveals that consumer spending has increased as a result of millions of fans attending matches across North America.
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Underneath is where the engineering reveals itself.
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Golden 1 Center displays a collection of vintage neon signs from historic local businesses, such as Shakey’s Pizza and Tower Records, on loan from the history center.
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Throughout, the living room TV displays his screen time.
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.
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Minogue's new docuseries discloses a second cancer diagnosis in 2021 that Minogue had previously kept entirely to herself.
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In a direct response to the Missouri Promise contribution, the PAC for the Missouri Association of Realtors, which supports the state’s real estate industry and discloses its donors, on Tuesday contributed $1,900,001 to Missourians for Fair Taxation.
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While generative AI has reignited concerns about AI taking over jobs, Oracle demonstrates one way AI can contribute to job losses beyond direct human replacements.
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Commissioning the spacecraft ahead of schedule and immediately starting orbital maneuvers demonstrates the ability to respond rapidly during a crisis.
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The chassis exhibits little flex, the buttons feel crisp and responsive, and the scroll wheel offers enough resistance to feel deliberate without becoming tiring.
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The Harris Poll defined a toxic boss as someone who exhibits harmful workplace behaviors, including unfair preferential treatment, blame-shifting, unnecessary micromanagement, taking credit for others’ ideas and acting unprofessionally.
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Marcus has a massive drawer filled with those precious scoopers, which Ebra discovers much to his deep disappointment.
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The insight one team discovers can reach a team working on a related problem the same day, not six months later when someone happens to mention it in a meeting.
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