EXPOSE Synonyms: 123 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

expose

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ik-ˈspōz

Definition of expose

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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as in to reveal

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 to display

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 to show

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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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

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Recent Examples of expose All nine cases reported this year were linked to wounds exposed to seawater. — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 During the Cold War, the Air Force introduced specialized PLZT goggles that used an electro-optic ceramic to darken almost instantly when exposed to the intense flash from a nuclear explosion. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 That requires time, sponsorship and a willingness to expose inconvenient truths about how the organization currently performs. — David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Other guests may be at risk of developing measles between seven and 21 days after being exposed. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expose

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These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
The investigation is ongoing, and more charges could be added as investigators uncover new details, prosecutors said.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of uncover

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In his post-match press conference after City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Sunday, Maresca revealed that Omar Marmoush is in a similar position.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
The Supreme Court has recognized that phone location records can reveal far more than movement.

— Nicole M. Bennett, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of reveal

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Gas prices are displayed at a Valero gas station on July 21, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Rural locations showed little change, while cities outside the path — even those that experienced a very deep partial solar eclipse — did not display the same seismic pattern.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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The odds of a rate increase have ticked lower since last week, however, when a lackluster jobs report showed the labor market had shifted into reverse.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Aside from the team information, shown below is each game’s rating, the probability of the favorite winning, the median score for each team and the median margin of victory for the favorite.

— Loren Maxwell, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of show

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Plano police did not disclose the woman's cause of death and said additional charges may follow as the investigation continues.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
If an investigation later reveals that criminal activity was taking place before or during the naturalization process—but was not disclosed—the government may argue that the individual was never legally eligible to become a citizen.

— Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of disclose

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In 2020, scientists found that combining snail slime from a common garden snail with gold nanoparticles helped accelerate wound healing and exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in mice.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
Because disappearing is much harder in the age of mass surveillance, crime writers often turn to deception, said Stuart, a contributor to the Cyber Detectives exhibit at San Jose’s The Tech Interactive museum.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exhibit

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Stringr The launch near where the trio was found is roughly seven miles southwest of a different boat launch, where a car belonging to one of the women was discovered with a window broken out, state police said in a statement Wednesday.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
The Bronze Age tomb was discovered at Carrarzu Iddia, an archaeological site near the town of Macomer, as reported in Finestra Sull’Arte.

— Leigh Anne Miller for ARTnews, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of discover

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This year, its Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is unveiling a spate of new artist commissions, called the Chicago Monuments Project.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, could spend more than half a million dollars fueling public services in 2027, according to a draft budget unveiled Thursday.

— Sofi Zeman August 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

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