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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
Continue reading … PAST TRUTHS – Joe Rogan exposes Democrats' radical immigration shift as viral Obama clip resurfaces.
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FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In urging buyers and sellers to consider low-fee agents, the report exposes the misconceptions that lead consumers to accept current commission rates as reasonable and justified.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Illinois’ international migration fell by about 60% from 2024 to 2025, a sudden slowdown that exposes an underlying weakness in the state’s ability to grow.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, adding bonds that are long-dated exposes investors to sharp fluctuations in prices.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
That length exposes Simon himself as the film’s primary weakness.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Then, on May 25, a square between Mars and Pluto exposes tensions at work or around your sense of security.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The film did well, but its exclusion from the Film Editing category exposes a vulnerability.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Regional variation exposes structural differences.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In urging buyers and sellers to consider low-fee agents, the report exposes the misconceptions that lead consumers to accept current commission rates as reasonable and justified.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Illinois’ international migration fell by about 60% from 2024 to 2025, a sudden slowdown that exposes an underlying weakness in the state’s ability to grow.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, adding bonds that are long-dated exposes investors to sharp fluctuations in prices.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
That length exposes Simon himself as the film’s primary weakness.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Then, on May 25, a square between Mars and Pluto exposes tensions at work or around your sense of security.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The film did well, but its exclusion from the Film Editing category exposes a vulnerability.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Regional variation exposes structural differences.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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All that is really a testament to the fact that there are a certain number of filmmakers who are doing extraordinary new work there, but also with a language of cinema that shows a desire to express things and speak about their own environment in a way that uncovers something new.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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This approach uncovers systemic issues and shows your team that honesty won't be punished.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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This question reveals their decision-making process, timeline, and potential objections.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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But even the briefest glance at the accompanying illustration reveals that the piece involved little, if any, human oversight.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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The list below displays all public schools in alphabetical order, followed by private schools and then colleges and universities.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the actress let her freak flag fly is a delight, and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Video shows Thompson walking down the sidewalk outside the hotel when a man approaches from behind and opens fire.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hinton’s work shows how institutions—from urban police to public housing and segregated, underfunded schools—have, through their practices, entrenched a racially unjust status quo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps most seriously, the latest filing discloses that through early March, DOGE staffers were sharing Social Security data with each other via the third party service Cloudflare, which isn’t approved for storing Social Security data and isn’t subject to the agency’s privacy protections.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The report discloses that the female teacher and student were physical — sharing a kiss — without going into detail about how far the teacher took things.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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End-to-end humanoid control Figure claims Helix 02 demonstrates a major step forward in humanoid autonomy by performing continuous, multi-minute tasks that require tight integration of locomotion, dexterity, and sensing.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly, a 2023 study from the Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens demonstrates that dolphins can remember others’ signature whistles even after long periods of separation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The slavery exhibits were a collaborative effort and detail the lives of nine people enslaved at the home while Washington lived there as president.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The current scenario exhibits characteristics of both—not as drastic as the 77% crash of 2022, yet the institutional de-risking reflects similar structural challenges from that period.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Yet, as any visitor stalled in traffic or fumbling for cash to top up a transit card discovers, the old Seoul persists beneath the new.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Cora Engelbrecht speaks to people in the country, and discovers new details of the carnage which are just beginning to emerge.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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