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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 same supply chain that exposes you to disruption also creates opportunities for innovation.
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Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The agenda exposes the mutual dependence of the two rival superpowers, marked by distrust but driven by a quest for cooperation and stability.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The latest revenue gain exposes a familiar vulnerability for California.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Staking often exposes fruit to sunlight, which increases the chance of sunscald—essentially sunburn on tomato fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Her staging of Schiaparelli’s work exposes illusion, cost, and cruelty.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Texas teacher’s arrest exposes holes in do-not-hire checks An Elgin middle school teacher accused of molesting an eighth grader had previously resigned from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department after giving a shirtless youth a skin-to-skin back rub and turning off his body camera.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
Planting out too early exposes the delicate vines to cold damage.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Continue reading … BEHIND CLOSED DOORS — Babysitter’s grim discovery exposes deadly family secret inside luxury home.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The agenda exposes the mutual dependence of the two rival superpowers, marked by distrust but driven by a quest for cooperation and stability.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The latest revenue gain exposes a familiar vulnerability for California.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Staking often exposes fruit to sunlight, which increases the chance of sunscald—essentially sunburn on tomato fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Her staging of Schiaparelli’s work exposes illusion, cost, and cruelty.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Texas teacher’s arrest exposes holes in do-not-hire checks An Elgin middle school teacher accused of molesting an eighth grader had previously resigned from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department after giving a shirtless youth a skin-to-skin back rub and turning off his body camera.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 10 May 2026
Planting out too early exposes the delicate vines to cold damage.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Continue reading … BEHIND CLOSED DOORS — Babysitter’s grim discovery exposes deadly family secret inside luxury home.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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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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Boys State team Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss are behind Teenage Wasteland, which revisits the story of a group of teenagers in upstate New York, who in the early 1990s make a film that uncovers a conspiracy that is poisoning their community.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But tending to two people reveals the fine line between freedom and precarity.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Two high-profile shows at the same time—and yet, her countenance displays no sign of exhaustion.—
Dennis Braatz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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An operating license for a dilapidated Boba tea kiosk displays a 2024 expiration date.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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According to the Wall Street Journal, new data shows the growth of xAI’s two-year old chatbot, Grok, has stagnated.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The first is standardized reporting that discloses trial funding, investigator payments, enrollment criteria and the rationale for site selection.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Colleen Camp, on the other hand, demonstrates a flair for light comedy as an alluring French maid, though the role too often requires her to play second fiddle to her own enhanced bosom.—
Kirk Ellis,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The candidate demonstrates willingness to address younger voters’ concerns openly, responding directly to questions about his billionaire status and financial practices.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The venue will have 72 paintings upstairs and downstairs, said Janet Keto, exhibits chairperson for the North County Society of Fine Arts.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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But as a former high school linebacker who bulked up in college from 220 pounds to his current weight of 310, van den Berg exhibits good vision and a strong feel for the game.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The returning performer’s new heroine, Elsa, is now a grownup, who reunites with her family after pursuing her studies in Europe and discovers her young sister, Amalia (newcomer Mariangel Montero), living in their family home alone and unsupervised.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Talking racing with Will Buxton is like talking to that kid who discovers racing for the first time.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Exposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposes. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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