exposed; exposing
1
a
: to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
expose troops needlessly
has not yet been exposed to measles
b
: to submit or make accessible to a particular action or influence
expose children to good books
especially
: to subject (a sensitive photographic film, plate, or paper) to radiant energy
c
: to abandon (an infant) especially by leaving in the open
2
a
: to make known : bring to light
expose a shameful secret
b
: to disclose the faults or crimes of
expose a murderer
exposer
noun
ex·po·sé
ˌek-spō-ˈzā 
-spə-
variants
or less commonly expose
1
: a formal statement of facts
2
: an exposure of something discreditable
a newspaper exposé of government corruption
Examples of expose in a Sentence
Verb
The shingles had fallen off, exposing the wood underneath.
Undercover investigators exposed the scam.
They threatened to expose him.
Noun
a newspaper exposé of government corruption
The show aired an exposé on the candidate's financial indiscretions.
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Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025
In early 2011, Butler was exposed for faking private investigation cases to keep up with the content demands of the Lifetime show, according to This American Life.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Months after the expose ran in late 2023, Brand also converted to Christianity and has been outspoken about his new faith.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 May 2025
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Verb
As it was exposed to rain on the surface, the limestone partially dissolved and cracked along areas of weakness.
—Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025
In early 2011, Butler was exposed for faking private investigation cases to keep up with the content demands of the Lifetime show, according to This American Life.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
The expose was followed by intensive media coverage of the organization’s record.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Months after the expose ran in late 2023, Brand also converted to Christianity and has been outspoken about his new faith.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 May 2025
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“Expose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expose. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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expose
1 of 2 verb
ex·pose
ik-ˈspōz
exposed; exposing
1
a
: to leave without shelter, protection, or care
b
: to make open to an action or influence
expose students to good books
had been exposed to measles
especially
: to let light fall on (photographic film)
2
: to make known
expose a dishonest scheme
3
: to put on display
exposer
noun
exposé
2 of 2 noun
ex·po·sé
ˌek-spō-ˈzā
: an exposing of something disgraceful
Medical Definition
expose
transitive verb
ex·pose
ik-ˈspōz
exposed; exposing
1
: to subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
children exposed to measles
2
: to lay open to view: as
a
: to conduct (oneself) as an exhibitionist
b
: to reveal (a bodily part) especially by dissection
Legal Definition
expose
transitive verb
ex·pose
exposed; exposing
1
: to subject to risk from a harmful action or condition: as
a
: to make (one) open to liability or financial loss
b
: to leave (a child) uncared-for and lacking shelter from the elements
2
: to cause to be visible or open to view: as
a
: to offer publicly for sale
all of which I shall expose for sale at public auction—Detroit Law Journal
Detroit Law Journal
b
: to purposely uncover (one's private body parts) or leave open to view in a place or situation in which such conduct is likely to be deemed offensive or indecent especially as set forth by statute see also indecent exposure
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