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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 The tumult that has defined the probe exposes a familiar gap between White House demands for speedy action and the Justice Department's ability to craft the president's litany of grievances into a prosecutable case. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Her resistance ignites a conflict that exposes hidden secrets, shifting loyalties and traditions that have shaped the family for generations. — Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026 Every cycle exposes fabric to water, detergent, friction and heat. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 However, not having visibility reflectors exposes children to potentially fatal scenarios if other drivers cannot properly see them. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026 Authorities say the tragedy exposes the risks of cheap, unregulated alcohol that is widely consumed in rural Nigeria, even as regulators enforce a nationwide ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small plastic containers. — Dyepkazah Shibayan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Or, physicians may end up signing a personal guarantee that exposes household assets even if the practice is properly insured. — Shawn L. Davenport, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Continue reading … 'INSULTING' — Ex-Dem insider exposes what Harris told top donors days before Biden dropped out. — FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 This temporary crisis also exposes a broader concern, experts say. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
  1. uncovers
  2. reveals
  3. displays
  4. shows
  5. discloses
  6. demonstrates
  7. exhibits
  8. discovers
Verb
  • While Danny uncovers Chad's secret early on in the season and helps keep his secret, Ricky doesn't find out until the finale -- a revelation that upends their friendship and leaves audiences wondering where the two stand.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As her mother unravels, Maya uncovers a pattern of silence and exploitation that leads her to confront her father’s deception and her family’s complicity.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncovers
Verb
  • If a soil test reveals a lack of nutrients, add a slow-release granular fertilizer to fuel your garlic’s growth.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Upon entering the arena, the steel at the lower levels reveals itself as quite brawny.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • As the videos fly by, Alex’s phone suddenly displays a furious message from her boss.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • By default, Smart CRM displays a table with all the key information about your contacts, including a column for recent updates that HubSpot's AI pulls from contact records.
    — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • In a new paper published in Royal Society Open Science, mathematician Alain Goriely shows that even though the stylobate really is curved, the illusion doesn’t hold up.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Personnel Moves An aerial image shows the 175-acre construction site for Core Scientific, a crypto and AI data center company that has expanded its presence in Dalton in March.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • Those include the absence of non-monetary contributions reported by Kobach’s campaign and the lack of a last-minute contribution report, which discloses donations during the last week before an election, filed by the campaign.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Then, in late May 1986, Kontras, whose tall, athletic build discloses a lifelong dedication to good health, noticed a swelling on the left side of his back that was numb to the touch.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of discloses
Verb
  • The study demonstrates the road transport of antiprotons trapped in BASE-STEP.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Doing so demonstrates that the company’s leader understands AI’s importance to the bottom line.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • There’s also the Kingman Railroad Museum, which houses several running model train layouts and exhibits on the past and present of the locomotive.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • If a customer exhibits a sudden drop in engagement or a micro-signal of intent—such as querying an AI assistant about alternative pricing—an effective decisioning hub can immediately identify the context.
    — Pratik Bhadra, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of exhibits
Verb
  • Decades later, Santa discovers the misplaced letter and immediately sets out to make things right.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Written by Pennette, the untitled comedy stars Pierce as a man who discovers that the unexamined life can bite you in the ass.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Exposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposes. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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