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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 situation reached a tragic crescendo with the Beirut Port explosion in August 2020 — the largest non-nuclear blast to date—that devastated large parts of the city, further exposing governmental failings and amplifying public despair.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
This led to Cardi going on an epic rant and exposing text messages between herself and the Atlanta rapper.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
One of the most common concerns that comes with training intelligent agents is exposing sensitive information to security risks.
—Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Programmers entering the workforce come from schools where secure coding is barely mentioned, let alone taught—exposing a real weakness in computer science education.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This is a formula for exposing children to vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and even polio.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The woman, identified as Jane Roe in the lawsuit, also accused Brooks of exposing himself to her on multiple occasions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The award-winning reporter is renowned for his investigations exposing corruption, environmental destruction and human trafficking in a country that heavily restricts press freedom.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional gin production, which uses heat, this modern method extracts flavors without exposing the ingredients to high temperatures, resulting in a smoother and more vibrant gin.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
This led to Cardi going on an epic rant and exposing text messages between herself and the Atlanta rapper.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
One of the most common concerns that comes with training intelligent agents is exposing sensitive information to security risks.
—Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Programmers entering the workforce come from schools where secure coding is barely mentioned, let alone taught—exposing a real weakness in computer science education.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This is a formula for exposing children to vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles and even polio.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The woman, identified as Jane Roe in the lawsuit, also accused Brooks of exposing himself to her on multiple occasions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
The award-winning reporter is renowned for his investigations exposing corruption, environmental destruction and human trafficking in a country that heavily restricts press freedom.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional gin production, which uses heat, this modern method extracts flavors without exposing the ingredients to high temperatures, resulting in a smoother and more vibrant gin.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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Every day we’re given a new theme and then tasked with uncovering all the words on the grid that fit that theme, including a spangram that spans two sides of the board.Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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At a recent comedy show, the 53-year-old spoke about federal authorities uncovering a surplus amount of baby oil during a raid on the Hip-Hop mogul’s property.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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The steaming bread unravels like a roll of film, revealing generous chunks of meat.The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
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Like, possibly summoning the actual Satan real, along with revealing some very disturbing traits in Dylan’s crush, Judith (Jessica Treska), and some of the other cool kids at school.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
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Many autistic individuals experience retaliation or mistreatment after disclosing their autistic identity or behaving in ways that deviate from neurotypical norms.Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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But on the whole, users are disclosing real things about themselves, and AI companies are taking note.Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Great guests engage, make polite conversation and put the focus on others by showing an interest in them.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Binder had been showing focus group participants a chart of jobs lost and gained during the Great Recession and recovery.Zohreen Shah, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to Bruton, once assembled, the chassis demonstrated promising results when powered on, exhibiting some flexibility but remaining stable during operation.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
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And, yes, international partnerships are key, with several allies exhibiting strengths.Matthew Chase Levy, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Wright began checking around the area and ended up discovering an elderly male laying on the ground calling for help just a short distance from the cabin.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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By changing the flow of water and sediment, the container completely changes the micro-ecosystem around it — impacting seafloor species that scientists are still discovering.CBS News, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
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There’s no telling what’s in other batches, or if additional substances that the researchers didn’t have the capacity to test for may have been included as well.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other brands claim to use only non-psychoactive mushrooms, like reishi, lion’s mane, and chaga, but still say their products will result in psychedelic experiences—a red flag that the label isn’t telling the whole story, Michienzi says.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Packers have begun unveiling some plans for the NFL draft next April.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
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Victoria Beckham venue at the Bagatelle castle was mystically romantic, unveiling a very sculptural collection.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Exposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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