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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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Kenny Jacoby is an investigative reporter for USA TODAY who uncovers issues in sports, higher education and law enforcement.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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As someone who often travels with a laptop, my favorite feature is the padded front gadget compartment, which opens with a TSA lock and reveals a secret space to store my computer and essential travel documents.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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The following reveals major plot points from the series finale of Peacock‘s Bel-Air.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
8 Dec. 2025
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In posters on classroom walls, the Standard Model displays 17 particles.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
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SpaceX displays Goldman Sachs in that position, at the top left on the front page of the IPO prospectus.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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This photo provided by Kylie Rouse shows the remnants of Shane and Jimmie Tipton's home in Unionville, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, after a tornado struck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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One photo shows the fragments of a bomb.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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In a direct response to the Missouri Promise contribution, the PAC for the Missouri Association of Realtors, which supports the state’s real estate industry and discloses its donors, on Tuesday contributed $1,900,001 to Missourians for Fair Taxation.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Minogue's new docuseries discloses a second cancer diagnosis in 2021 that Minogue had previously kept entirely to herself.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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This case demonstrates that our Office will work with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who seek to profit through fraud.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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For others, the salary cap proposal demonstrates pure greed from owners who are all fabulously wealthy yet perennially crying poor.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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To celebrate his 80th birthday in 2024, the festival honored him with a special De Niro Con filled with films, panels and exhibits highlighting his substantial on-screen career.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The design event kicks off Wednesday, with presentations and exhibits unfolding from the waterfront districts of Christianshavn to Islands Brygge.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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That Hungarian coming-of-age drama, which eventually traveled to more than 25 international film festivals (including the Sarajevo International Film Festival), was about a young woman who discovers a dead body while moving out of her student apartment.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
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If your team discovers limitations, fix them before expecting customers to adapt around them.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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