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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 class action suit against Google, filed last week by a plaintiff with the pseudonym Jane Doe, alleged that the company's AI Mode created its own summaries and links, exposing Epstein victims' personal identifying information (PII), including names, phone numbers and email addresses.
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Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Low level light therapy While research is still mounting, studies suggest that exposing the skin to specific wavelengths of light can extend the growth phase of hair, reduce the inflammation that damages follicles and interferes with the growth cycle, and improve the density and thickness of hair.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Kuwait has claimed that an Iranian airstrike damaged one of its desalination plants, marking the latest major piece of infrastructure targeted in the war, and exposing the scarcity of drinkable water in the region.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
This makes prediction markets the most useful and precise tool for eradicating exposing insider trading that has ever existed—a tool Congress should rely on heavily, not legislate out of existence.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The process is lengthy, and risks exposing people to radiation, which is why engineers hope robots can come to the rescue.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Dallas Area Rapid Transit narrowly escaped a slate of six withdrawal elections that could have shrunk the public transportation system significantly this year, exposing challenges the agency faces in providing bus, train and other transit services over a sprawling region.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
For streamers, seatback screens have become a significant marketing tool, exposing their programming to captive new audiences.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Elias,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Low level light therapy While research is still mounting, studies suggest that exposing the skin to specific wavelengths of light can extend the growth phase of hair, reduce the inflammation that damages follicles and interferes with the growth cycle, and improve the density and thickness of hair.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Kuwait has claimed that an Iranian airstrike damaged one of its desalination plants, marking the latest major piece of infrastructure targeted in the war, and exposing the scarcity of drinkable water in the region.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 Apr. 2026
This makes prediction markets the most useful and precise tool for eradicating exposing insider trading that has ever existed—a tool Congress should rely on heavily, not legislate out of existence.
—Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
The process is lengthy, and risks exposing people to radiation, which is why engineers hope robots can come to the rescue.
—Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
Dallas Area Rapid Transit narrowly escaped a slate of six withdrawal elections that could have shrunk the public transportation system significantly this year, exposing challenges the agency faces in providing bus, train and other transit services over a sprawling region.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
For streamers, seatback screens have become a significant marketing tool, exposing their programming to captive new audiences.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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There was a sense of anticipation in the air, the kind reserved for the thrill of uncovering something special.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have unraveled a 40‑year‑old mystery at the heart of sleeping sickness, uncovering how a deadly parasite behind the life-threatening disease repeatedly slips past the human immune system and survives long enough to cause serious illness.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Actor Todd Bridges has officially filed for divorce from his wife of three months after revealing their split.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than three decades later, Stiller revisits the sport with the docuseries that follows five bowlers on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, revealing the realities of life on the road.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Curator argues for replacing—or at least displaying both—while The Boss, beholden to donors and a governing board, insists Old Art stays and New Art must go.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Take a peek at RetroCast The feature, displaying weather from New York City on Friday, April 3, 2026, closely recreates the look and feel of old-school local forecast segments, opening with a rotating globe-style display before transitioning into a full-screen forecast.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The defendant is accused of disclosing explicit non-consensual AI images of a social media influencer in Texas.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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In one case, he was charged in October 2024 with exhibiting a weapon.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Far from exhibiting a coherent or consistent set of values, carnival has been co-opted by—and used to promote the philosophies of—various movements, from the Protestant Reformation to National Socialism.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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After discovering secret letters between two Victorian poets, academics Roland and Maud set out to untangle a literary mystery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, volunteers called emergency services after discovering their client had fallen.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are blinking bacteria, flaming fungus, shimmering squid, and flashing fish.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Olson played 3-out, 2-in on offense, two bigs setting screens, one flashing to the high post, the other sealing inside.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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