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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
She and her son are seen posing in front of a mirror together, before Spears begins speaking in an English accent and seemingly simulating a humping motion while wearing tight shorts and a top that exposes her midsection.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with Anopheles control efforts, agriculture also inadvertently exposes mosquitoes to pyrethroids and contributes to insecticide resistance.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The data also exposes a troubling engagement crisis hiding beneath the surface calm of low unemployment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Lifting them exposes the materials to rapid changes in pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels, which can accelerate deterioration or trigger instability.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
As the investigation unfolds, the story exposes a broader conspiracy tied to powerful interests.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Their success exposes a deeper problem.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2026
This film exposes the brutal dismantling of women’s rights under an authoritarian regime.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The whistleblowers say that this exposes the company — and homeowners — to the risk of insolvency.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with Anopheles control efforts, agriculture also inadvertently exposes mosquitoes to pyrethroids and contributes to insecticide resistance.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
The data also exposes a troubling engagement crisis hiding beneath the surface calm of low unemployment.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Lifting them exposes the materials to rapid changes in pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels, which can accelerate deterioration or trigger instability.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
As the investigation unfolds, the story exposes a broader conspiracy tied to powerful interests.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Their success exposes a deeper problem.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2026
This film exposes the brutal dismantling of women’s rights under an authoritarian regime.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The whistleblowers say that this exposes the company — and homeowners — to the risk of insolvency.
—Scott Pham, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The story follows a young woman who regains consciousness after three years in a coma, only to be confronted by the apparition of her deceased sister, as their mother’s search for the truth behind the sister’s death gradually uncovers a dark hereditary secret stretching back centuries.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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The episode with Rachel’s parents reveals the key knowledge needed for the rest of the show.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Now, using the unmatched power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a new study reveals that the real reason behind this illusion is a self-sustaining loop driven by Saturn’s own auroras.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bubb noted that aircraft are also equipped with a Traffic Collision Avoidance System, or TCAS, which displays the positions and altitudes of other nearby planes.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The app displays a handful of grocery staples — eggs, milk, bread, butter and potatoes — and touts how much costs for those items have gone down year over year.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Video shared with the Miami Herald of the rescue shows the backyard swarmed with first responders.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thirteen exhibits focus on Narragansett Bay habitats – from the rocky shore to its deeper waters – featuring local species that come from – and are returned to – Narragansett Bay.—
Susan McDonald,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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No player exhibits that more than Uche.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Her grim discovery ensures Toya will meet the same fate, and in the last episode, as the murderer escapes through the window, Hole discovers the killer’s final victim in the bathroom, tied by her neck to the shower.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Negligence If a technician discovers that damage is a result of negligence or a lack of routine maintenance, many companies will exclude the unit from coverage.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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