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as in uncovering
to reveal the true nature of
a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax
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as in revealing
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 displaying
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 showing
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 exposing
The staff kept operations running under armed guard for nearly three weeks, exposing personnel to radiation doses well beyond the limits of their normal rotation schedules.
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Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
During heavy rain, sewage can overflow into waterways, exposing people to toxic chemicals and harmful bacteria.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Rutina Wesley recurs as Desiree Grant, a no-nonsense entertainment journalist known for her fearless approach and exposing problematic high-profile figures.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The staff kept operations running under armed guard for nearly three weeks, exposing personnel to radiation doses well beyond the limits of their normal rotation schedules.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The robot also integrates an MPU6050 6-axis IMU for balance and stability, along with an expansion board exposing all GPIO pins for adding sensors and modules.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect seen on video assaulting a woman while exposing himself publicly in Weston on Wednesday afternoon.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
These companies build a scaffolding of software and services around commercial large language models, which allow organizations to use the AI without exposing their secrets.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
During heavy rain, sewage can overflow into waterways, exposing people to toxic chemicals and harmful bacteria.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Rutina Wesley recurs as Desiree Grant, a no-nonsense entertainment journalist known for her fearless approach and exposing problematic high-profile figures.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
The staff kept operations running under armed guard for nearly three weeks, exposing personnel to radiation doses well beyond the limits of their normal rotation schedules.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The robot also integrates an MPU6050 6-axis IMU for balance and stability, along with an expansion board exposing all GPIO pins for adding sensors and modules.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect seen on video assaulting a woman while exposing himself publicly in Weston on Wednesday afternoon.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
These companies build a scaffolding of software and services around commercial large language models, which allow organizations to use the AI without exposing their secrets.
—Erik German, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Global financial officials warned at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings that advanced AI models—particularly Anthropic’s Claude Mythos—could pose systemic risks by rapidly uncovering and exploiting cyber vulnerabilities across banks and critical infrastructure.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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He was bound by nondisclosure agreements forbidding him from revealing classified or sensitive military information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April 2026, CBS announced its fall schedule, revealing that hit shows like Matlock and Ghosts are being held until midseason for the 2026-2027 TV schedule.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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This means that these early octopuses may have already been displaying the advanced intelligence that they are known for today.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Cops also felt hot on the trail after a driver shared footage showing Neukgu trotting alongside a mountain road.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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After disclosing a $500 million funding round that valued the company at $5 billion in October, Tempo formally launched in March.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In general, disclosing AI use decreases trust and undermines legitimacy.—
Andras Molnar,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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Joseph Wright chased that question in the set of paintings that the National Gallery is currently exhibiting.—
Julian Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Neue Nationalgalerie plans to begin exhibiting art in the building before its official opening, as that institution can only display a portion of its collection at its current premises.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Scientists are using Nvidia GPUs to examine the data and regularly discovering the oldest galaxies in the universe.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Digital Fossil Mining, besides discovering the beaks in the first place, enabled Iba’s team to observe very fine details of their structure.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Moniak, meanwhile, continues flashing star power.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the past, even when Gobert has done his job to the best of anyone’s abilities, Jokic has often found answers in the form of knocking down outside jumpers or by flashing his feathery touch in the midrange.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Exposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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