as in reveals
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
finally bared the secret that she had kept to herself for so long
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Recent Examples of bares
The key location of Rambla de Barrachina, a spectacular gorge in the Aragón province of Teruel, bares more than just a resemblance to Morocco’s picturesque landscape.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
While the title character’s thrill-seeking nature bares quite the contrast to Weaving’s homebody self, certain parallels may be drawn between them.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Viewers may find their allegiances shifting as the series progresses and one half of the couple bares their teeth while the other is showing their soft white underbelly.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
And one death there bares a notable distinction — a local medical examiner has ruled it a homicide.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
At group therapy with his troubled stepson, Richard (Arlan Ruf), Floyd bares his soul.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Take the quiz here … TOPLESS READS – Kendall Jenner bares all in beach hammock as family documents lavish vacation.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Blues music bares the soul and braces the spirit.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
While the title character’s thrill-seeking nature bares quite the contrast to Weaving’s homebody self, certain parallels may be drawn between them.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Viewers may find their allegiances shifting as the series progresses and one half of the couple bares their teeth while the other is showing their soft white underbelly.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
And one death there bares a notable distinction — a local medical examiner has ruled it a homicide.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
At group therapy with his troubled stepson, Richard (Arlan Ruf), Floyd bares his soul.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Take the quiz here … TOPLESS READS – Kendall Jenner bares all in beach hammock as family documents lavish vacation.
—FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Blues music bares the soul and braces the spirit.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bares
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the final cut, Mabel accidentally stumbles upon research being done by her biology professor (Kathy Najimy), discovers the technology, and hijacks a robot beaver.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, upon arriving at the Crawford home, Lowen uncovers a secret manuscript that reveals unsettling details about the family's past, leading her to question whether Verity's writings are fiction or a chilling confession from a deranged mind.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Take the quiz here … TINSELTOWN TAKEDOWN — Jack Nicholson's daughter exposes how the rich and powerful really live in Hollywood.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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By communicating with incarcerated activists Robert Earl Council and Melvin Ray, the film exposes systemic issues, including brutal conditions and high mortality rates, while advocating for transparency and justice in a system that often operates in secrecy.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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