exposes

verb

present tense third-person singular of expose
1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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 Nothing exposes the shortcomings of a yachting crew more clearly than a group of demanding guests. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026 But the virus's spread exposes declining vaccination rates, eroding trust in health institutions and growing challenges in persuading people to protect themselves, their children and their communities, experts said. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 But the agent then inherits whatever semantics each system exposes, which is often very little, and fills the gaps with its own interpretation. — Felix Liao, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The tale is not just about an individual tragedy but one that exposes inequities involving the mistreatment of juveniles and the corrupting influence of power. — Marcus Librizzi, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 The sender's email address exposes the scam Here's where the message falls apart. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The visualization also exposes hardware such as the suspension and thrusters. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 As search data like Feel30’s exposes just how many patients are confused about discontinuation, expect state medical boards and payers to begin asking harder questions about informed consent, tapering documentation and provider supervision. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 NordPass scans breach reports for your email address and alerts you if a company exposes that data. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposes
  1. uncovers
  2. reveals
  3. displays
  4. shows
  5. discloses
  6. demonstrates
  7. exhibits
  8. discovers
Verb
  • As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of uncovers
Verb
  • There’s one detail that, looking back on it today, reveals a lot about the future queen of pop.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
  • An exclusive excerpt from Jonathan Van Meter’s ‘Citizen Kim’ reveals how a French Impressionist masterpiece ended up on her bathroom wall.
    — Jonathan Van Meter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of reveals
Verb
  • The message also displays what looks like the official Social Security website address.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Listen displays album artwork and playback information, while Climate illustrates cabin airflow and seat temperature.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of displays
Verb
  • Vucic’s ousting shows the downside of that approach, as the whole relationship will have to be rebuilt from the ground up.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • DeMarvion Overshown shows his worth When it was announced this week that linebacker DeMarvion Overshown would return from a five-game absence due to a hamstring injury, the reaction on social media was surprisingly negative.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • The deal closed in April 2026; Starbucks no longer discloses China numbers in its earnings.
    — Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The headman is compromised, an NGO in the area is pursuing its own politics, and the man running the mine discloses that Nengsal was never on the books, leaving workers like him invisible on their own land.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of discloses
Verb
  • Doe’s case demonstrates just how complex Title IX cases are, even under the more protective policies afforded to accusers by past presidential administrations.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • For now, the work demonstrates a limited but automated connection between detecting an odor and recreating a corresponding scent elsewhere.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
Verb
  • Their presence provides evidence that the organic assembly exhibits the distinctive properties of a topological quantum material.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Under Burgum's 2025 campaign, signs, books, films and exhibits covering topics such as slavery, climate change and the massacre of Native Americans were flagged and removed from national parks and monuments nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of exhibits
Verb
  • Some of the movie’s most memorable moments have barely anything to do with the plot, like when Matt discovers his eyelids fusing together and attempts to separate them with nail scissors in the bathroom of a bumpy plane.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Some way off Moss discovers a bag with $2 million in cash and takes it.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
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