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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
There is a risk of data breaches exposing personal information or location data and concerns about how footage might be used or shared.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
The kidnapping culminated with Braeburn attacking Chimney (Kenneth Choi) and ultimately shot dead by Athena (Angela Bassett) — but not before exposing the missing persons detective's multiple personalities and painful past.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
However, the move enraged fellow Democrats within the caucus and Democratic House leadership, who distanced themselves from the decision, exposing a major divide within the party.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
By exposing stable gold nanoparticles (197Au) to neutron radiation, the researchers converted them into a radioactive form (198Au).
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
The move enraged fellow Democrats within the caucus and Democratic House leadership, who distanced themselves from the decision, exposing a major rift within the party.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
As the demand for stories based on true events continues to grow, understanding life rights and when, why, and how to obtain them may be crucial to ensure that a project is successful without exposing its creators to significant or unnecessary risks.
—Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Red Light Therapy Explained Red light therapy is a noninvasive, alternative treatment that involves exposing the skin to low levels of red and near-infrared light.
—John Graham Harper, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Inside French Broad Outfitters, walls are stripped bare, exposing yellowing insulation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
The kidnapping culminated with Braeburn attacking Chimney (Kenneth Choi) and ultimately shot dead by Athena (Angela Bassett) — but not before exposing the missing persons detective's multiple personalities and painful past.
—Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
However, the move enraged fellow Democrats within the caucus and Democratic House leadership, who distanced themselves from the decision, exposing a major divide within the party.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
By exposing stable gold nanoparticles (197Au) to neutron radiation, the researchers converted them into a radioactive form (198Au).
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
The move enraged fellow Democrats within the caucus and Democratic House leadership, who distanced themselves from the decision, exposing a major rift within the party.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
As the demand for stories based on true events continues to grow, understanding life rights and when, why, and how to obtain them may be crucial to ensure that a project is successful without exposing its creators to significant or unnecessary risks.
—Legal Entertainment, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Red Light Therapy Explained Red light therapy is a noninvasive, alternative treatment that involves exposing the skin to low levels of red and near-infrared light.
—John Graham Harper, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Inside French Broad Outfitters, walls are stripped bare, exposing yellowing insulation.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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Driven by his instincts, Fok begins to dig deeper into the case, uncovering a labyrinthine conspiracy that threads through Hong Kong’s criminal underworld and its upper echelons of power.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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This approach does what trial-and-error cannot by uncovering the root causes of obesity.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The 1981 movie deals with classism, heritage, and the human spirit, revealing just what lengths anyone will go through to reach a goal within sight.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Even worse, attackers can exploit large language model (LLM) vulnerabilities through methods like prompt injection, tricking systems into revealing confidential information.—
Rich Vibert,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Major fund managers, like BlackRock, became actively engaged in the debate, influencing companies to start disclosing information and actions relating to an array of sustainability issues.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Requirements such as disclosing documents, making court appearances and being subject to questioning can make heavy demands on participants’ time and attention.—
Jennifer Safstrom,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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Highlights include a gallery exhibiting student artwork — photography, drawing, painting, 3D artwork and ceramics — along with performances by Mariachi bands, Ballet Folklórico dancers and student musicians and dancers.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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While initial claims are above the lows, the level is not exhibiting a strong uptrend or at a level consistent with economic woes.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Sacramento County health inspectors shut down a local pho restaurant after discovering hundreds of fruit flies and dirty floors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rubin, who died in 2016, was an American astronomer known for discovering dark matter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Imagine someone telling you then that Liverpool would return 15 months later with Klopp gone and having failed to strengthen the squad.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Before the memoir was published, Sheila was talking with her editor, Douglas Gibson, who was Alice’s Canadian editor and publisher, and surprised herself by telling him about Andrea and Gerry.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The novel’s dynamic structure mimics these coping mechanisms, unveiling Haiwen’s perspective from present to past, and Suchi’s past to present.—
Kayla Maiuri,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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This year, Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, will deliver a keynote at the Sphere in Las Vegas, marking the airline’s 100th anniversary and unveiling a bold vision for the next century of travel.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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