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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
Although pumpkins that have started to turn color can ripen off the vine, leaving them in the garden exposes them to slugs, rot, or damage from a hard freeze.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Inclusion on a flagship list, like Rap Caviar, instantly exposes an artist to millions of potential listeners actively looking for new music.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The loss of this chlorophyll exposes yellow pigments that have been there in the leaves all along.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
One skipped school day exposes the fractures of a family grieving in silence and the contradictions of love that shape her girlhood.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
That romance exposes the fault lines between their conflicting cultures, with Maya — a young, liberal Westerner whose freewheeling lifestyle is propped up by her unexamined privilege — coming face to face with a woman for whom even love is an act of resistance.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The fresh evidence of how internal dissent was suppressed for the sake of diplomatic relationships exposes a broader crisis of impunity for crimes committed against journalists, and the failure of states to hold other states accountable.
—Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Inhaling smoke of any kind exposes you to cancer-causing compounds, but marijuana smoke is often inhaled more deeply and without any filtration.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Experience holding state or local office exposes politicians to the practical realities of policymaking.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Inclusion on a flagship list, like Rap Caviar, instantly exposes an artist to millions of potential listeners actively looking for new music.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The loss of this chlorophyll exposes yellow pigments that have been there in the leaves all along.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
One skipped school day exposes the fractures of a family grieving in silence and the contradictions of love that shape her girlhood.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
That romance exposes the fault lines between their conflicting cultures, with Maya — a young, liberal Westerner whose freewheeling lifestyle is propped up by her unexamined privilege — coming face to face with a woman for whom even love is an act of resistance.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The fresh evidence of how internal dissent was suppressed for the sake of diplomatic relationships exposes a broader crisis of impunity for crimes committed against journalists, and the failure of states to hold other states accountable.
—Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Inhaling smoke of any kind exposes you to cancer-causing compounds, but marijuana smoke is often inhaled more deeply and without any filtration.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Experience holding state or local office exposes politicians to the practical realities of policymaking.
—Jeff Harden, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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The investigation uncovers a trail of clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s works, which leads them to the secret society of the Priory of Sion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The third season sees Leaphorn and Chee take on the case of two missing boys, while Manuelito, now working for Border Patrol, uncovers a conspiracy tied to human and drug trafficking along the border.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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When a Black teenager is executed by police on Juneteenth and no evidence remains to contest the official account, CYCLE reveals the widening rift between what the system claims and what a mother’s relentless pursuit of truth exposes.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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Apple AirTags are essentially mini GPS tracking devices that sync directly to your iPhone’s Find My app, which displays location info on your phone.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s no denying who this Papier planner belongs to—the customizable monogram tastefully displays your initials, embossed with gold foil.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Neither Russia nor Ukraine discloses credible estimates of their losses.—
Guy Faulconbridge,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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As the liner is knitted with pharmaceutical-grade zinc oxide, the brand clearly discloses that those with an allergy or sensitivity to the antimicrobial compound should steer clear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Nov. 2025
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Blending fun and function in consumer robotics Baby FuFu demonstrates a wider trend in consumer robotics, where usability and approachability take precedence over complexity.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Duwaji demonstrates that style can be commentary, an extension of thought, and a deliberate act of agency.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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There will be entertainment, exhibits highlighting veterans’ stories, food and veterans’ service organizations will participate.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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The novella lacks the temporal markers that indicate how much time has passed between episodes and exhibits an abundance of characters with ruptured psyches.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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And Tistou discovers, to his horror, that his father’s factory is somehow involved.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, the detective hired to vaporize the homicidal mountain lion discovers the animal is getting a bum rap — the businessman had been murdered before the mauling began.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Exposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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