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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
And in the 1963 Czech cult classic The Cassandra Cat, a tabby exposes the truth by making people’s skin change color based on their moral character — red for love, orange or violet for hypocrisy.
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Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
At its heart, industry observers say, the dispute exposes hard truths about America’s retirement savings conundrum.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Several advocacy groups warn that this arrangement exposes sensitive habitats to preventable harm.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways This leak exposes how unprepared many developers are to protect the private data of people using AI chat apps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The cross-section approach exposes original electrical work and historic wallpapers in tidy squares.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
This chasm exposes the fragmentation that’s holding back European innovation.
—Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
By scouring two years of police body cam footage, Gandbhir hoped to turn a tool intended to protect police into a tool that exposes their faults.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The 2005 hit is a powerful hip-hop anthem that exposes the harsh realities of the streets while inspiring resilience.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
At its heart, industry observers say, the dispute exposes hard truths about America’s retirement savings conundrum.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Several advocacy groups warn that this arrangement exposes sensitive habitats to preventable harm.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Kurt's key takeaways This leak exposes how unprepared many developers are to protect the private data of people using AI chat apps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The cross-section approach exposes original electrical work and historic wallpapers in tidy squares.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
This chasm exposes the fragmentation that’s holding back European innovation.
—Jan Hammer, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
By scouring two years of police body cam footage, Gandbhir hoped to turn a tool intended to protect police into a tool that exposes their faults.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
The 2005 hit is a powerful hip-hop anthem that exposes the harsh realities of the streets while inspiring resilience.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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This kind of marital embedding involves a whole lotta acting, as Elizabeth Lo’s compelling documentary reveals, but also uncovers a whole world of loneliness, heartache and occasional wisdom.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Through emails, documents, and secret correspondence, Bee uncovers a witty and heartfelt story about motherhood and navigating an absurd world.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Moore’s journey reveals how Black Nationalism emerged not simply as a rejection of American ideals, but as a demand for their true fulfillment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The shuffle in leadership also reveals internal disagreements within the administration about enforcement strategy.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Users typed a url in the navigation bar, or typed a search query in that same space—a feature that Opera first pioneered but which was soon copied by Google—and the browser takes the user to that web address or a search results page, which displays a list of links.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The counter displays a little extra character thanks to the decorative ogee edges.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The clip, just over a minute long, shows officers shouting commands as a woman in a keffiyeh steps past a blue line painted on the property.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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FactSet data shows that more than three-quarters of the companies that have so far posted results exceeded analysts' earnings estimates.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When a survivor discloses abuse, the church must believe her and respond swiftly.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Yet few companies offer support unless an employee discloses their situation.—
Jenn Tardy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chenhao Hu, a doctoral student at Penn Engineering and the study’s first author, said the coral’s skeleton demonstrates how nature can create materials with remarkable adaptability, which could inspire new technologies for human use.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mercedez is an outstanding student who demonstrates strong academic dedication alongside her extracurricular commitments.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Curated by the same folks who present the Oscars, the museum, which opened in 2021, showcases rare props, iconic costumes, and original scripts through meticulous, behind-the-scenes exhibits that reveal how movies are made.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result, the battery exhibits smoother lithium growth, enhanced safety, and significantly improved cycling stability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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As the two start to fall for each other, things get complicated when Huntley discovers Victoria is a princess.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Which, Polsky discovers, hasn’t been properly flushed by whoever used it previously.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Exposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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