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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 The researchers found those exposed to higher levels of both PM2.5 and ozone during the training period had, on average, slower race finishing times. Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 28 Feb. 2025 Adam West’s Former Palm Springs Home Has Been Transformed Into a Contemporary Bat Cave A rustic wooden wall, exposed beams, and a creamy beige hue trailing the foyer evoke the warm, inviting feel of classic desert modernism. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025 She wasn’t exposed to the world of drugs and noticed her own phrasings. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025 Children exposed to violence are more likely to become perpetrators of it later on. Meg Anderson, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for expose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expose
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  • However, deputies also uncovered an unexpected aquatic trove: 35 live abalone, a northwestern pond turtle, wet clothing and tools apparently used to pry abalone from rocks, authorities said in a statement.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Connecting with industry peers on platforms like X or LinkedIn can uncover hidden opportunities.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, the university revealed on Friday.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The phishing campaign employs malicious adverts that have been created to impersonate PayPal and display the official PayPal website, the report revealed.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • The event was inspired by the Korean pottery displayed in the museum’s Gerstner Collections Core.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Some proudly display the Israeli flag in their sanctuaries.
    Yonat Shimron, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
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  • The first detailed nationwide data on schools’ recovery shows that achievement gaps have widened, with the poorest students the furthest behind.
    Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Further showing the strong bond and dedication to connecting to fans, fans decided on the LP’s tracklist via voting, with the group utilizing nostalgic iPod imagery and playlist artwork to help hype up the release.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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  • Sherman also disclosed that the dispute partly arose over concerns that Catherine Wu, an adviser to his father, had been interfering with the affairs of City Developments’ subsidiary Millennium & Copthorne Hotels and that presented a very serious corporate governance issue.
    Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • List of Settlements with Claim Deadline in March Fandango Fandango agreed to pay $9 million following claims that the company failed to disclose fees for movie tickets in New York.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • While young, high-energy cats are most prone to play aggression, older felines can also exhibit it.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Those with higher rejection sensitivity exhibited greater distress responses, particularly in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (DACC)—a brain region linked to processing social pain.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • Deputy Marvin Morales was discovered unresponsive on the floor of a sheriff’s station bathroom.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The application of anti-D in fighting hemolytic disease of the newborn was not discovered until the 1960s.
    TIME, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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  • In September 2024, the Postal Service unveiled two new designs for its Forever range.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
  • The moniker bestowed upon Orbi is in conjunction with the Sphere unveiling an e-commerce website featuring merchandise related to Orbi as well as the rotund building that has boasted concert residencies from U2, Phish, Dead & Company, the Eagles and Anyma since opening in September 2023.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Expose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expose. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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