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as in mere
being this and no more
impoverished people who can no longer afford the bare necessities
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as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
do you want to know the bare truth?
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as in exposed
lacking a usual or natural covering
the ground was bare, without a trace of grass
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as in naked
lacking or shed of clothing
the toddler liked to run around bare
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as in devoid
lacking contents that could or should be present
the cupboard was bare—not a thing to eat
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as in void
utterly lacking in something needed, wanted, or expected
the cupboard was bare of baking supplies
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as in to reveal
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 bare
Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
With a bare majority of five justices, the high court neither granted nor rejected the administration’s plea to immediately remove him.
—Mark Sherman, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2025
Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
Bottles of Tequila are displayed throughout the teaser, with the clip ending with a glimpse at a Black-colored box baring both brand’s names front and center.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
According to Israeli forensic and intelligence reports, the Hamas kidnappers murdered these children in November 2023 with their bare hands by strangulating and then mutilating the bodies.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2025
With a bare majority of five justices, the high court neither granted nor rejected the administration’s plea to immediately remove him.
—Mark Sherman, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
Tyla opted for a high-neck sleeveless gown that bared her sides and hips.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025
Bottles of Tequila are displayed throughout the teaser, with the clip ending with a glimpse at a Black-colored box baring both brand’s names front and center.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare
Adjective
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Compared with President Donald Trump’s many attacks on science so far in his second term, his affront to climate science feels like a mere flesh wound at the moment.—
Mark Gongloff,
The Mercury News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The former vice president, after a stinging defeat in the presidential race last year, has shaken up the 2026 governor’s race by her mere presence in California.—
Laurel Rosenhall,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Styled by Dani Levi, Kardashian wore a simple floor-length bodycon gown from Balenciaga Couture.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The story sounds like something right out of a horror movie: this fungus hacks the brain of its host, driving the normally shy spiders out of their lairs and webs to an exposed surface.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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Zuckerberg has just recently emerged from his own masculinist makeover, which turned him from a pale coder to a buff and bronzed bro, and his openly suggestive glance at Sanchez’s exposed chest seemed like an appropriate capstone to Trump’s Inaugural Address.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The smoldering lava looks gray to the naked eye, but the hot areas pop out in the thermal view.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The indictment was handed down after technicians at a national Best Buy facility in Kentucky, known as Geek Squad City, discovered what prosecutors described as a photo of a naked, prepubescent girl while fixing Rettenmaier’s broken computer and notified local FBI agents.—
Scott Schwebke,
Orange County Register,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Delle, devoid for so long from its intrinsic need for social interaction might be filling in the gaps by talking to himself.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2023
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The medication has hallucinogenic effects that alter the perception of sight and sound and cause users to feel devoid from pain and out of control of their surroundings.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
28 Oct. 2023
Verb
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In the series, it’s revealed that Gabby called an ex-boyfriend in the days leading up to her disappearance and on the day detectives think she was murdered.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Her reporting revealed that he had previously been forced out of leadership positions in advocacy groups over allegations of financial mismanagement, sexist behavior and intoxication.—
Katie Robertson,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Soaking for a few hours in plain water about twice a month rehydrates a tillandsia much more effectively than a daily foliage misting.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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Other tasters appreciated Marzetti’s deep umami and creamy (not gloppy) texture, akin to plain yogurt.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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But a month after their deaths, the bedroom sat empty.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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That’s enough to fill from almost empty to 80 percent in 18 minutes.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Bare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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