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
The key location of Rambla de Barrachina, a spectacular gorge in the Aragón province of Teruel, bares more than just a resemblance to Morocco’s picturesque landscape.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
While the title character’s thrill-seeking nature bares quite the contrast to Weaving’s homebody self, certain parallels may be drawn between them.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Viewers may find their allegiances shifting as the series progresses and one half of the couple bares their teeth while the other is showing their soft white underbelly.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
And one death there bares a notable distinction — a local medical examiner has ruled it a homicide.
—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
Blues music bares the soul and braces the spirit.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
While the title character’s thrill-seeking nature bares quite the contrast to Weaving’s homebody self, certain parallels may be drawn between them.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Viewers may find their allegiances shifting as the series progresses and one half of the couple bares their teeth while the other is showing their soft white underbelly.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
And one death there bares a notable distinction — a local medical examiner has ruled it a homicide.
—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
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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Gray and his superb cast are in blazing form and full command here in a bruising movie that reveals the heavy price of pursuing the American Dream too recklessly, instead of heeding Aeschylus’ words.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But tending to two people reveals the fine line between freedom and precarity.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Steyer spokesperson Kevin Liao said the campaign requires creators to follow all disclosure laws when contracting with the campaign and discloses payments in campaign filings.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The first is standardized reporting that discloses trial funding, investigator payments, enrollment criteria and the rationale for site selection.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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The returning performer’s new heroine, Elsa, is now a grownup, who reunites with her family after pursuing her studies in Europe and discovers her young sister, Amalia (newcomer Mariangel Montero), living in their family home alone and unsupervised.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Talking racing with Will Buxton is like talking to that kid who discovers racing for the first time.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Kenny Jacoby is an investigative reporter for USA TODAY who uncovers issues in sports, higher education and law enforcement.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Boys State team Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss are behind Teenage Wasteland, which revisits the story of a group of teenagers in upstate New York, who in the early 1990s make a film that uncovers a conspiracy that is poisoning their community.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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In it, Martin, who is curating the show, tells Elmo of the significance of the performance — and gets some help choosing the performers.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Turner tells him the story is already filed with the press.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The same supply chain that exposes you to disruption also creates opportunities for innovation.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The agenda exposes the mutual dependence of the two rival superpowers, marked by distrust but driven by a quest for cooperation and stability.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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