EXPOSES Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

exposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of expose

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 The most valuable category of software in regulated domains over the next decade will be the boring infrastructure that captures, stores and exposes evidence with full lineage. —

Anna Meadows, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The novel painfully exposes the ruthless mistreatment and exploitation of both racehorses and humans in this era and tracks the ripples of that trauma through time. —

Literary Hub, 9 June 2026 The case exposes a flood of cheaply made, often fraudulent AI tracks on major streaming platforms, siphoning royalties, overwhelming detection systems and blurring the line between fan remix and scam. —

Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 The style, which is often referred to as a Bardot dress, features a neckline that exposes both of her shoulders. —

Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 What’s more, handling a mummy exposes it to potential contamination from modern bacteria and fungi, further clouding the picture of its microbial makeup. —

Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 From a very early age, he’s been subjected to tremendous pressure and commitments that would make most adults cry, all while living in a world that exposes him to the masses nearly every waking second. —

Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026 In this two-part docuseries, Emmy and Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney exposes the corrupt puppeteers behind the opioid crisis. —

James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026 Trainer argues that the SpaceX S-1 registration statement exposes a litany of weaknesses. —

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 May 2026

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Verb

The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
At the center of the story is the youngest daughter, Marjorie, who uncovers a dark secret within the family and is forced to face the unsettling reality that sometimes lies carry more power than truth.

— Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 May 2026