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as in to uncover
to reveal the true nature of
a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax
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as in to reveal
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 to display
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 to show
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 expose
Team members go into the community to notify people that they may have been exposed to HIV, trace partners and ensure people who have been diagnosed are connected with care.
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
This approach works best immediately after the seats are exposed to sunscreen.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
The absence of snow and permafrost posed serious risks to the sled dogs, including potential injuries from mud and exposed terrain.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
After 128 years exposed to the elements, the bronze statues were transported aboard a truck in June to Forest … Continue reading Vintage Chicago Tribune: Move it, move it!!!
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
This approach works best immediately after the seats are exposed to sunscreen.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 June 2025
The absence of snow and permafrost posed serious risks to the sled dogs, including potential injuries from mud and exposed terrain.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
After 128 years exposed to the elements, the bronze statues were transported aboard a truck in June to Forest … Continue reading Vintage Chicago Tribune: Move it, move it!!!
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expose
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Researchers have uncovered handwritten letters, court documents, and a coroner’s report related to the nearly 700-year-old cold case murder of a medieval priest.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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The package was intercepted and the fungus uncovered.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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Beyond the To-Do List Host Erik Fisher interviews productivity experts and practitioners, revealing the real-world tactics that help people achieve their goals and get things done.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Without treatment, the disease eventually kills the corals, and their soft tissue falls off, revealing the white calcium carbonate skeleton below.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Since its purchase, the guitar has been displayed at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, raising awareness of the challenges faced by creative professionals, particularly in the wake of global disruptions to the arts sector.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The make-up of this year’s squad for the Under-21 Euros is slightly different, but the aim is similar: to win, and display why they are highly rated along the way.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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The release did not specify the date of the arrest, but Ada County Jail records show that Teague was booked Thursday evening.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Studies have shown that Black and Indigenous families face disproportionately higher rates of reporting, investigation and family separation compared with white families, even after accounting for income and other socioeconomic factors.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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The lipstick was used to draw on the side of the Tesla Cybertruck, but what was drawn and the shade of lipstick were not disclosed in the news release.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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Those surprises can include the limited exemption amount, common misconceptions about asset types, the requirement to disclose the value of worldwide assets on their estate tax return, and other pitfalls that can complicate estate planning.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Travis Decker had exhibited mental health issues prior to the girls' deaths, the court filings show.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Indeed, Eugenio, whose large-scale figurative paintings have been exhibited across Europe, Latin America, and the US, exerts a fatherly influence across the campo.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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First discovered: 5:52 p.m. June 8 Initial location: Placer County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Deerborne A new wildfire was reported today at 5:52 p.m. in Placer County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Sometimes, some things must be lost in order to discover even more beautiful ones.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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Tailored to the likes of a well-heeled traveler, the collection will be unveiled during Art Basel on June 18.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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An extensive remodel unveiled a classic sunken fireplace that had been covered up by carpet.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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“Expose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expose. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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