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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
Taiwan’s reliance on Russia for naphtha also exposes it to potential moves by China to disrupt those supplies.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The royal’s memoir, which exposes embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and his sibling rivalry, worsened tensions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Andres Veiel’s film exposes the largely successful effort by German director Leni Riefenstahl – known as Hitler’s favorite filmmaker – to deny her Nazi sympathies post facto.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
All of it exposes deeply personal songwriting, inspired by Lu’s own journal entries.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Yet this behaviour exposes a deeper longing, which is that healing has never fallen out of demand.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Tipsword warned the law exposes responders to unnecessary danger.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
That strategy, however, exposes sellers to the risk of future price declines and even greater competition if more listings pile up.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
John Liu, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Ten years on the Moon exposes the battery at fortnightly intervals to extremes of heat and cold, with temperatures during the lunar night dropping as low as -334 °F (-173 °C) and staying near that extreme for two weeks.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
The royal’s memoir, which exposes embarrassing details about the House of Windsor and his sibling rivalry, worsened tensions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Andres Veiel’s film exposes the largely successful effort by German director Leni Riefenstahl – known as Hitler’s favorite filmmaker – to deny her Nazi sympathies post facto.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
All of it exposes deeply personal songwriting, inspired by Lu’s own journal entries.
—John Lonsdale, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Yet this behaviour exposes a deeper longing, which is that healing has never fallen out of demand.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Tipsword warned the law exposes responders to unnecessary danger.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025
That strategy, however, exposes sellers to the risk of future price declines and even greater competition if more listings pile up.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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Following one adoptee’s deeply personal search for her biological roots, the film uncovers the hidden history of Korean overseas adoption.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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The campaign uncovers real attitudes and misconceptions by using custom messaging architecture and consumer testing, addressing everything from range confidence and cost concerns, to confusion around charging, incentives and total cost of ownership (TCO).—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the final moments, a flashback reveals that a baby (Elliot) is left on Del and Colton's (Jefferson Brown) doorstep just after the birth of their daughter.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trailer footage reveals tension that seriously ramp-up between Grace and Jackson in their rural home, including shots of Lawrence’s character wondering through an open field with a shotgun, laughing maniacally.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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When contacted about the incident, Snapchat reiterated to PEOPLE their community guidelines which prohibit content that graphically displays violent or threatening behavior.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The museum displays pieces from the Middle Ages through the 19th century.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Two months after historic floods swept through the Milwaukee area, new data shows that nearly 2,200 homes throughout Milwaukee County sustained major damage or were destroyed.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, financial markets must continue to grapple with the ongoing government shutdown, which shows no signs of ending anytime soon and will keep key economic indicators under wraps.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yet few companies offer support unless an employee discloses their situation.—
Jenn Tardy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The deal discloses an unusually large percentage of syndication ownership points, and if 10 episodes of the show had good ratings, then 90 more would be ordered.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kinethreads demonstrates that high-quality haptics no longer need to be locked behind expensive, rigid exoskeletons.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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In this era, as the rest of the postseason field demonstrates, that makes Milwaukee one of the exceptions to the rule.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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From my experience, all four have an undeniable connection to their respective sororities, their collective camaraderie is palpable and exhibits yet another layer of nuance to our sisterhoods.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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Performances, exhibits focused on the aftermath of the assassination, and the gift shop will remain open.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Intruder by Freida McFadden When a hurricane bears down on her remote cabin, Casey discovers a bloodied, knife-wielding girl outside her window and reluctantly lets her in.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The lake itself is featured as a pond in a particularly emotional scene, where Alex discovers Laura struggling in the water.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Exposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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