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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
In 1994, games were scheduled in the mid-afternoon to suit European TV broadcasts, exposing fans to peak-sun temperatures across nine cities.
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John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Studies in the 1960s and 1970s looked at how the spread of radio and television may have been exposing people to ideals about small families.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Melliti keeps the shy teenager’s reactions neutral, Fatima’s stoicism a strategy to prevent exposing her inexperience.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
This entails freezing them in a single layer, rapidly exposing them to the freezer's cold air.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
With stark imagery and clear-eyed anger, Lorde recounts a violent racist encounter on the street, exposing the enduring psychological wounds of racial oppression and misogyny.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2026
People can get Vibrio by eating raw or undercooked seafood or exposing an open wound to brackish water or seafood drippings.
—Eva Flowe
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Insiders say in order to even read the script, producers had to use Embershot as a website to securely distribute the script without exposing to buyers.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Travel has a way of exposing every flaw in your footwear.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Studies in the 1960s and 1970s looked at how the spread of radio and television may have been exposing people to ideals about small families.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Melliti keeps the shy teenager’s reactions neutral, Fatima’s stoicism a strategy to prevent exposing her inexperience.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
This entails freezing them in a single layer, rapidly exposing them to the freezer's cold air.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
With stark imagery and clear-eyed anger, Lorde recounts a violent racist encounter on the street, exposing the enduring psychological wounds of racial oppression and misogyny.
—JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2026
People can get Vibrio by eating raw or undercooked seafood or exposing an open wound to brackish water or seafood drippings.
—Eva Flowe
june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Insiders say in order to even read the script, producers had to use Embershot as a website to securely distribute the script without exposing to buyers.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Travel has a way of exposing every flaw in your footwear.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Clean up your yard, making sure to use gloves, boots, and long sleeves before uncovering any areas where pests might be hidden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Judging Other Women More Harshly Than Men Research consistently shows that women leaders are often evaluated differently than men displaying identical behaviors.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Purchase archive-quality albums or frames for displaying them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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One customer showing her Dutch pride is Agatha Mills Doboer.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The city, which has grown 61% in the last decade, is now majority minority with census data showing the population as 46% white, 34% Asian, 10% Latino and 10% Black.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Georgia’s medical board may not provide specific warnings, but medical boards in other states warn against clinicians who sell goods in their office without disclosing appropriate financial interests.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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In February, a federal judge said that the IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, referring to the same 47,000 disclosures that TIGTA points out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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During the state’s last execution by nitrogen gas, 30 minutes elapsed between Anthony Boyd exhibiting signs of being impacted by the gas and state officials closing the curtain to the viewing room to signal the execution was complete.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The title refers to one such, a set of paintings Wong worked on for years but held off from exhibiting until 1993, not wanting to play to stereotype.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The best founders used capital strategically after discovering strategic fit and proving capability — not as a substitute for capability.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Robinson then ripped off a 53-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of Louisville’s playoff win over the Battlehawks on Sunday, flashing some impressive speed in the process.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The combination of flashing light and movement startles them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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“Exposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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