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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
The idea of singing in front of people has always been really exposing.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Make sure to let your scene dry completely for at least one hour or longer before exposing it to water.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Imperiale and others note that most mammals consume food differently than people, often putting their mouths and noses into their food, potentially exposing themselves via respiratory routes, as opposed to becoming infected through the gut.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The recent Global Plastics Treaty talks in Busan faltered, exposing deeper interconnections between the climate and plastics crises.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Working in the college darkroom, Johnson printed some of them using a nineteenth-century process known as Van Dyke brown, which requires coating the negative with photosensitive chemicals and exposing it to ultraviolet light.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The lawmaker pushing for the bill is himself under police investigation for exposing the identity of a Shin Bet secret agent.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The incident has ignited intense debate within the company about the fairness of its decision-making process, exposing underlying tensions regarding employee benefits, corporate policies and ongoing cost-cutting measures.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Synthetic data is a powerful tool that allows engineers to replicate real-world patterns without exposing sensitive information.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Make sure to let your scene dry completely for at least one hour or longer before exposing it to water.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Imperiale and others note that most mammals consume food differently than people, often putting their mouths and noses into their food, potentially exposing themselves via respiratory routes, as opposed to becoming infected through the gut.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
The recent Global Plastics Treaty talks in Busan faltered, exposing deeper interconnections between the climate and plastics crises.
—Nils Rokke, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Working in the college darkroom, Johnson printed some of them using a nineteenth-century process known as Van Dyke brown, which requires coating the negative with photosensitive chemicals and exposing it to ultraviolet light.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The lawmaker pushing for the bill is himself under police investigation for exposing the identity of a Shin Bet secret agent.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The incident has ignited intense debate within the company about the fairness of its decision-making process, exposing underlying tensions regarding employee benefits, corporate policies and ongoing cost-cutting measures.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Synthetic data is a powerful tool that allows engineers to replicate real-world patterns without exposing sensitive information.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposing
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Skip the ordinary this holiday season, Mima is the destination for uncovering the unforgettable.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Building connections can significantly speed up your search by uncovering potential job prospects that may not be posted online and available to the public, or by getting referrals.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The smart money is on the episode also revealing the fate of Beth’s treacherous brother, Jamie, who seems destined to take a trip to the train station.Charlie Mason, TVLine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its combination of vitamin C and hyaluronic acid intensively hydrates skin, revealing a bouncier texture, while the antioxidant evens tone and boosts radiance.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Like with congressional officials, the third-party service providers were barred from disclosing that the records had been subpoenaed.Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
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Once the biometric data is validated, the agent receives a pass/fail notification, ensuring that only legitimate requests are approved without disclosing any sensitive personal information.Michael Engle, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Over time, consistency in both results and integrity can help bridge the gap, showing that your values align with the company’s legacy and aspirations.Mustafa Gandhi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Closing the day, Dunhill confirmed its presence on the Milan schedule after moving from London last season, but other fellow names like Martine Rose and David Koma don’t appear on the calendar this time, after showing in Milan last June.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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With Americans still exhibiting high rates of obesity, added sugars under the microscope, and consumers demanding better-for-you foods and beverages, healthier LNCS are poised for strong growth.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Returning to the strawman definition of AI, many AI researchers became concerned that just about any system could be construed as exhibiting intelligent behavior.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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For instance, imagine discovering that a distant relative holds political views that clash with your own.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on a true story, the film follows a father who, in discovering that his daughter Dhukia is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, must make a devastating choice.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition, the user might have stated that physics is altered, maybe telling the AI to pretend that the action is occurring on the Moon or Mars.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some experts fear that climate change will make extreme weather patterns worse, with a series of researchers and scientists telling Newsweek their grim predictions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fashion giant Hugo Boss is making further steps toward meeting its sustainability pledge by unveiling on Wednesday the creation of an independent company for the recycling and reuse of deadstock materials.Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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China’s economy has struggled this year, prompting policymakers to act in September, with the central bank unveiling its most aggressive monetary easing since the pandemic, cutting interest rates and injecting 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) into the financial system, among other steps.Reuters, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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