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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
Joe Guillen, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
By mid-September the forest canopy was bare, as if winter had set in.
—Patrick Megonigal, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
In Girls Gone Wild, the Untold Story, producers examine the life of Joe Francis, the founder of the multimillion-dollar franchise that profited off of exploitive videos featuring young spring breakers baring their breasts for T-shirts and hats.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
At Western Market in Ferndale on Monday, the egg shelves were practically bare, and a sign about bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, was posted.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
By mid-September the forest canopy was bare, as if winter had set in.
—Patrick Megonigal, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
Easiest thing to do, baring a trade, might be move Sasser into the starting lineup.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
In Girls Gone Wild, the Untold Story, producers examine the life of Joe Francis, the founder of the multimillion-dollar franchise that profited off of exploitive videos featuring young spring breakers baring their breasts for T-shirts and hats.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bare
Adjective
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Most investigators have declined to discuss the case at all in the years since the mother of three sustained a gunshot wound to the head in her bedroom, mere hours after celebrating her 32nd birthday with her husband and children.—
Jason Pohl,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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At the mere mention of Bryant, player began to grin, tossing around buzz words like Mamba Mentality, the way in which the five-time NBA champion described his intense mindset, as well as his love for women’s sports.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Organize your ideas with the timeless power of the triad—three points are simple, memorable, and impactful.—
Martin Gutmann,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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As long as a biopsy is done and it’s recognized early, there’s a very high chance of cure with very simple and minimally invasive procedures.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 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
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Other common denominators: stucco roofs and no exposed wood.—
Josh Peter,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Now closer to Earth than at any time since late 2022 and until early 2027, the red planet—visible below Jupiter—looks a golden-reddish color to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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All month, four planets — Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars — will appear to line up and be bright enough to see with the naked eye in the first few hours after dark, according to NASA.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
17 Jan. 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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After his son burst into the room, Gordon turned to the boy and revealed the excuse for his violent outburst, Brandon said.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The answers can help reveal whether something else is being overlooked.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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While most warming devices come only in plain blacks and grays, these go out of their way to look pleasant in four colorful designs.—
Clint Davis,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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The fabrics feature traditional patterns and plain colors, some even have monkey designs.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than 200 guests were invited to the nuptials, yet Sarah showed a nearly empty venue after waiting for an hour and a half in a now-viral video recently posted on TikTok.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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With 200,000 people initially under mandatory evacuations, homes were empty, allowing criminals the opportunity to steal valuables.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Bare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bare. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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