as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
finally bared the secret that she had kept to herself for so long
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Recent Examples of bares
And one death there bares a notable distinction — a local medical examiner has ruled it a homicide.
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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
At group therapy with his troubled stepson, Richard (Arlan Ruf), Floyd bares his soul.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Take the quiz here … TOPLESS READS – Kendall Jenner bares all in beach hammock as family documents lavish vacation.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Although Taylor Swift famously bares her soul in her songwriting, she's historically been guarded about her personal life.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Blues music bares the soul and braces the spirit.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
At group therapy with his troubled stepson, Richard (Arlan Ruf), Floyd bares his soul.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Take the quiz here … TOPLESS READS – Kendall Jenner bares all in beach hammock as family documents lavish vacation.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Although Taylor Swift famously bares her soul in her songwriting, she's historically been guarded about her personal life.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Blues music bares the soul and braces the spirit.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bares
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But a growing body of evidence reveals that the sports betting boom leads to financial strain for bettors.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this is only half the story, as opening the caseback reveals the watch’s Supersonnerie soundboard, which is constructed of sapphire crystal to offer a view of the movement.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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But Mary, whose original name was Marama, soon discovers that his strange obsession with her culture is quite sinister.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the wedding, however, Rachel discovers that her bloodline has been cursed.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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Independent oversight often uncovers meaningful overpayments that otherwise go unnoticed.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Often, the inspector uncovers some items that must be repaired, and as part of the contract, the seller agrees.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rizo tells Ozzy about his Idol, cementing their polycule.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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The book, being published by Doubleday and Pan Macmillan, tells the true story of Zac Brettler, a London teenager who died under mysterious circumstances in 2019.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Using kratom exposes people to risks that are not well understood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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That doctors resort to such radical measures exposes the limits of what modern medicine can offer.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bares. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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