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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
Any involvement should focus on regulation, consumer protection, and understanding emerging technologies without exposing taxpayers to unnecessary risk.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Gradually exposing yourself to travel, starting with small trips, can help overcome anxiety long-term.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Snowflakes drift down like tiny nets, moving slowly and exposing lots of surface area, gathering more pollutants than fast-falling raindrops.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
Fennell continues to have a gift for exposing the sordidness of money and power.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s what Minneapolis is exposing right now.
—Melissa Derosa, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Why winter sticker shock feels worse The latest cold snap is exposing how vulnerable household budgets have become to weather swings.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The stylist and content creator pulled her blond hair into a disheveled updo, exposing the inky hue at her roots.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Gradually exposing yourself to travel, starting with small trips, can help overcome anxiety long-term.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Snowflakes drift down like tiny nets, moving slowly and exposing lots of surface area, gathering more pollutants than fast-falling raindrops.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
Fennell continues to have a gift for exposing the sordidness of money and power.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
That’s what Minneapolis is exposing right now.
—Melissa Derosa, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Why winter sticker shock feels worse The latest cold snap is exposing how vulnerable household budgets have become to weather swings.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The stylist and content creator pulled her blond hair into a disheveled updo, exposing the inky hue at her roots.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Health officials advised anyone who develops symptoms to stay home and call a medical provider before seeking care to avoid exposing others.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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The Heat views its approach not as an unwillingness to adapt to the NBA’s new world free-agency-is-no-longer-a-thing ecosystem, but a preference to rely on uncovering gems in the draft process than relying on the randomness of the draft lottery.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced Monday that investigators made several arrests after uncovering and disrupting a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated inside the county jail, aimed at killing or intimidating a witness in an ongoing case.—
Raul Trey Lopez,
San Antonio Express-News,
9 Feb. 2026
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OpenAI first released ChatGPT in late 2022, revealing the huge commercial potential of AI large language models that could help write emails and computer code and answer questions.—
Matt O'Brien,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The chitchat Dana makes with Emma about working through COVID is also revealing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Unlike older digital gauges, this one is a full-color touch interface displaying essentials including speed, engine RPM, fuel level, ride modes, warnings, performance data and more.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tributes from other athletes competing in Milan Cortina were permitted without penalty, including American figure skater Maxim Naumov displaying a photo of his late parents who were killed in a plane crash last year.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers will have access to dashboards showing view counts, completion rates and audience analytics, data the brothers believe could eventually become a secondary monetization tool.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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It’s gotten worse because America’s youth sports scene has become so profitable that private equity firms are reportedly showing an interest to join what previously had been a space for recreation, fun and life lessons for young people.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dating is the process of getting to know someone, and disclosing yourself to them is essential to establishing close bonds — and eventually, possibly, feelings of romantic love.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Callella has been arrested on suspicion of transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce, and without disclosing his identity, utilizing a telecommunications device with the intent to abuse, threaten or harass a person.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Over the long weekend, the fairgrounds buzzed with industry operators discovering the spring 2026 collections of more than 1,200 exhibiting brands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thank you, wonderful residents of Minnesota and Minneapolis for exhibiting such great courage and solidarity.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the simplest case, an unexpected reward (say, discovering some tasty fruit when hungry, or having someone attractive declare their love for you) causes a burst of dopamine release into a part of the basal ganglia known as the striatum—specifically, the nucleus accumbens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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While the popularity of these app-blocking devices increases (Novelli said the company has sold more than 60,000), questions remain about their efficacy when the people who buy them are mainly discovering the devices through the internet—and talking about them on social media.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Suleyman cited the exponential growth in computational power as a flashing red signal that AI could replace large swaths of professionals.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s a good way to avoid tailgating, flashing lights or a sounding horn — and possible road rage.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Exposing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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