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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
Travel has a way of exposing every flaw in your footwear.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Removing the surrounding rock and exposing delicate anatomical details required years of careful work.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The Aquarius Moon makes private material more active, so give the early version room before exposing it to judgment.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Venus will also make an opposition to Pluto retrograde in your sign, creating intensity in a partnership, perhaps even exposing power struggles and unspoken expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Soon after he was elected, the Half Moon Bay shooting occurred in January 2023, killing eight farmworkers and exposing detestable housing conditions for the county’s immigrant farmworkers.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Her photographs and articles exposing the violence of the conflict set her apart from conventional war reporting.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Removing the surrounding rock and exposing delicate anatomical details required years of careful work.
—Sanaa El-Sayed, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
The Aquarius Moon makes private material more active, so give the early version room before exposing it to judgment.
—Pubsubhub User, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Venus will also make an opposition to Pluto retrograde in your sign, creating intensity in a partnership, perhaps even exposing power struggles and unspoken expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Soon after he was elected, the Half Moon Bay shooting occurred in January 2023, killing eight farmworkers and exposing detestable housing conditions for the county’s immigrant farmworkers.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Patients showing symptoms are examined at the clinic before being referred to larger treatment centers, exposing doctors and nurses to potential infection with minimal safeguards.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Her photographs and articles exposing the violence of the conflict set her apart from conventional war reporting.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 30 May 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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Advertisement If a good finale ties up a show’s plot and answers crucial questions, then a great one completes character arcs and deepens themes developed across multiple seasons, revealing the intricacy of narrative architecture too subtle to perceive from one week to the next.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Rumors and proposals are starting to percolate, revealing the steep incline the Nuggets face to remain a championship contender.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, X, Bluesky, Tiktok and Whatsapp.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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On the front of the card was a scan of his brain showing the tumor on it.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Bloomberg reported there had been complaints of Manifold showing aggressive behavior toward employees and mishandling sensitive information.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 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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Beyond commercial opportunity, organizers also position the vintage component as an extension of the broader design culture expressed at Couture, with many contemporary jewelry designers exhibiting at the show self-identified as avid collectors who regularly walk the antique fair for inspiration.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Extreme weather, sea level, agricultural productivity, infrastructure vulnerability, health outcomes and energy-water systems are exhibiting impacts of climate change already and that will likely accelerate.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Anthropic’s latest funding round further demonstrates that its foundational commitment to commercial applications of its technology—writing code, discovering software bugs, and white-labeling enterprise chatbots around the globe—is paying off.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Sacramento County health inspectors closed three eateries including a Rancho Cordova warehouse after discovering 68 rodent droppings throughout the facility.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Exposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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