EXPOSING Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

exposing

verb

present participle of expose

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 Mars challenges Saturn, exposing weak spots in schedules, instructions, or everyday communication. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026 Much of its copper concentrate arrives from western China or overseas, adding transportation costs and exposing supply chains to international market and geopolitical disruptions. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Bernadette explains the racial nuances the Guardians might not know as newcomers to Earth, echoing the landmark 1971 Green Lantern/Green Arrow comic series, which attempts to bring the space cops down to Earth by exposing them to racial strife. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 Rather than immediately exposing maneuver forces to direct contact, Russian commanders typically first attempt to inflict sufficient losses on Ukrainian defenders to make the subsequent assault more manageable. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Even in defeat, Fulham succeeded in exposing frailties in Chelsea’s defensive structure at Craven Cottage. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Free and charitable clinics scramble to absorb uninsured patients even as Florida’s healthcare squeeze becomes a defining campaign issue, exposing a broader national failure to rein in medical costs. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Freedom has spent weeks exposing the WNBA’s cowardice on transgender eligibility, demanding the league protect biological women from male competition. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Automotive parts can cross borders several times in different forms before finally being installed in a new vehicle, potentially exposing them to multiple tariff charges. — Kevin Breuninger,michael Wayland, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

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Europe’s summer wildfires are igniting and uncovering rusted bombs and mines from WWI and WWII, turning old battlefields into hazardous zones for firefighters and nearby communities.

— Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
But uncovering the identity of the decades-old body would not be quick work.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncovering

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This is where the episode finally loops back on itself, with the recruiter laying out a black hole on the ground, revealing the mall to be a kind of pocket universe.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Berne is the lead author of a new research paper revealing the discovery of the strange southern hotspot.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of revealing

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Garen notes that naming or displaying a device may offer limited distinction when nearby practices provide comparable services.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Perhaps a swimsuit on a chair, or in an inner courtyard balcony, but what are these people thinking, displaying their underwear?

— Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

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Analysts also underscored that all cylinders of the Indian economy were firing, with high-frequency indicators showing that consumption and investment in the country were holding up.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
But the situation is far more tragic, with videos on social media showing dozens of coffins lined up beside mass graves, awaiting burial before the bodies decompose in the heat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of showing

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The nonprofit is not disclosing the price of the building, but the purchase comes as part of Loaves & Fishes’ $15 million Nourish Together campaign, which also is funding the expansion of the organization’s Aurora Food Distribution Hub.

— Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
The groups accuse the company of not disclosing all chemicals emitted during the fire, posing health risks for local residents.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of disclosing

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The Liberty did just that, trailing by just two points in the first while exhibiting good ball movement and some positive possessions in transition.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Often star soloists are employed, each exhibiting ego and leaving the conductor as ringmaster.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibiting

Verb

Take a breather by the beach, where days are made for lingering on golden sands, discovering hidden coves, and relaxing to the tune of the rolling Mediterranean tide.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Europe continues to be an incredible source of inspiration for our design team, from collecting vintage and sourcing fabrics and prints to discovering local markets, artisans and craftsmanship.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of discovering

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The Panthers scored all 26 points in the first half, flashing offensive explosiveness.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Today, consumers are struggling with growing inflation and slowing entry-level hiring, and Jenner is turning from flashing her private jets and multiple mansions to highlighting the flash of rhinestones placed on her everyday goods.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

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