disclosing
Americanadjective
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revealing or showing something, especially something normally or previously hidden; making something known (often used in combination).
Unless there are protective measures in place, whistleblowing can result in adverse employment action against the disclosing employee.
Instead of accusing the other person, label your feelings in a self-disclosing way, such as “I'm angry.”
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Law. designating the party that makes confidential information known to another party, as under a nondisclosure agreement or other legal proceeding.
Information acquired independently, without use of information from the disclosing party, is not subject to this agreement.
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Dentistry. being, using, or containing a substance that reveals the presence of plaque on the teeth by staining the plaque.
During recall appointments, we use a disclosing tablet to check areas that are missed by the patient during brushing.
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Etymology
Origin of disclosing
First recorded in 1510–20; disclose + -ing 2 for the adjective senses; disclose + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun sense
Example Sentences
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Panish, however, accused him of not disclosing information — including about a $237,000 withdrawal and an investment in an unidentified “billion-dollar” company.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Sir Keir Starmer has previously accused Lord Mandelson of not fully disclosing the extent of his relationship with Epstein before he was appointed to the role.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Trump later said he regretted publicly disclosing a previous CT scan because it fueled additional speculation about his health.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
It’s possible Berkshire has exited from or changed its Delta position, since its regulatory filing last week disclosing the stake reflected investments in the first quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
I tried in vain to hear whether Mrs. Maroney was disclosing her secrets about her own wayward husband.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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