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as in uncovers
to reveal the true nature of
a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax
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as in reveals
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 displays
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 shows
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 exposes
The mass rape trial in France exposes a case that’s both wholly unprecedented and dully familiar.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
The death penalty exposes the cracks and fissures amongst liberals and progressives.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The performance-sensitive nature of AI quickly exposes any inefficiencies in the underlying storage platform, often highlighting the limitations of traditional storage systems.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
This situation exposes a glaring vulnerability in the American legal system—one that allows a single district judge to upend national energy policy.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
The death penalty exposes the cracks and fissures amongst liberals and progressives.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The performance-sensitive nature of AI quickly exposes any inefficiencies in the underlying storage platform, often highlighting the limitations of traditional storage systems.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
This situation exposes a glaring vulnerability in the American legal system—one that allows a single district judge to upend national energy policy.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
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When there is disclosure, the benchmark reveals performance on critical indicators, like soil health, remain low.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The pairing of the double portrait of Portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat as David (1984) with a Double Elvis (1963) reveals, in any case, an evolution in Warhol’s representations.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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For instance, research shows that during puberty, there are unique differences in how muscle develops in boys versus girls.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Cardenas said their tracking shows that Republicans and their allies spent more than $1 billion on anti-immigrant ads this election cycle.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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To protect their work, creators would need to place all their new content behind paywalls, limiting exposure and reducing the opportunity for the viral audiences that are often the way the public discovers new artists.David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Surveys show social networks are the number one way Gen Z discovers new brands and products.Alison Bringé, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Her experience demonstrates how starting small with clear goals, a strong product-market fit, attentive customer listening, and relentless work ethic can lead to remarkable success.Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Valley Metro working to restore light rail service after Wednesday morning shutdown Phoenix police lift Sierra Linda High School lockdown after social media threat Habitat for Humanity unveils new neighborhood, pathway to homeownership in Phoenix Cost of Scottsdale Road project tripled.Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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For the sixth year in a row, CNBC unveils its ranking of top financial advisors.CNBC.com staff, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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The kind that tells you that stepping away, even for a week, could make everything fall apart.Soulaima Gourani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This tells you what the words have in common.Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lastly, Chanel announces Lake Como, Italy, as the location for its 2025 resort show.Essence, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
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Abel, the police tech company that turns body camera footage into reports with AI, today announces its public launch.Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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This force produces a slight bulge at the planet’s waistline.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Great Red Spot GRS is a high-pressure system located on Jupiter that produces an anticyclonic storm, meaning that the high pressure is in the middle, with winds circulating around its center.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Exposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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