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as in to uncover
to reveal the true nature of a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax

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How is the word expose different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of expose are display, exhibit, flaunt, parade, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

When can display be used instead of expose?

While the synonyms display and expose are close in meaning, display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

In what contexts can exhibit take the place of expose?

The synonyms exhibit and expose are sometimes interchangeable, but exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

Where would flaunt be a reasonable alternative to expose?

While in some cases nearly identical to expose, flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When is it sensible to use parade instead of expose?

Although the words parade and expose have much in common, parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When is show a more appropriate choice than expose?

In some situations, the words show and expose are roughly equivalent. However, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of expose Continue reading … -- POLITICS BEHIND THE SCENES – Radical activist's ties to Cori Bush exposed after emerging as spokesperson for track star's murder suspect. FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025 If your security mostly relies on machine learning systems based on rules and known indicators, you’re exposed. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 The model also includes data from people exposed to radiation at their jobs, and people who underwent radiation therapy for cancer treatment. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Through an interactive timeline and detailed personal accounts, this interactive project exposes the widespread nature of the abuse, showing patterns over decades and highlighting the state’s failure to take responsibility despite numerous allegations against over 300 staff members. Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for expose
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  • No matter the event, the value always comes back to the relationships between the members and the emphasis on uncovering the value of a holistic approach to ambition and a life well lived.
    Kody Boye, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Archaeologists in Germany recently uncovered a trove of artifacts from a 17th-century military camp — including some that shed light onto a mysterious grave.
    Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • In September 2023, another investigation with Webb – an advanced telescope launched in 2021 outfitted with powerful infrared instruments – revealed something more: traces of carbon-bearing molecules in K2-18b's atmosphere, including methane and carbon dioxide.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Excerpts of Michel’s interviews with McVeigh reveal a man who is still bitter from enduring bullying as a young child.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Dedicated to the suspension of time, the booth displayed vignettes portraying urban landscapes, creating a sense of calmness in a dynamic setting.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Police allege Balmer broke into the southern wing of the residence, entering a room often used to entertain crowds and display art, and set a fire using a homemade incendiary device.
    Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Monday's filing showed the investigations began April 1 and the tariffs would be imposed under the authority of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which grants the president such power to protect national security.
    John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Photos of the aftermath show a portion of the building devastated by the fire, with furniture destroyed and the floor covered in ash.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Information on the film’s production budget or prints and advertising cost has not been disclosed.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The man's cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • The movie is one of the rare instances that exhibit intersex people and their livelihoods.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2025
  • In one of its slides at trial, Meta exhibited a graphic of a boxing ring showing the logos of Instagram, Facebook, and the various companies that Meta argues are competitors, including TikTok, YouTube, and Apple’s iMessage, though the F.T.C. doesn’t define any of those three as such.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
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    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • Red Robin also unveils limited-time summer menu In addition to the Bottomless Burger Pass, Red Robin also announced a new limited-time summer menu that will be available beginning April 28 at all U.S. locations and June 9 at locations in Canada.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Expose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expose. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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