1
: open to view
2
: not shielded or protected
also
: not insulated
an exposed electric wire
Examples of exposed in a Sentence
without our immune systems we'd be exposed to all sorts of deadly infections
the exposed electrical wires were a safety hazard
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The formal living room sports soaring ceilings lined with exposed beams, while the more casual family room is surrounded by walls of windows and topped with a skylight for even more natural light.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
Yet, the bill pares back support for wind and solar projects that typically complement gas plants—potentially leaving the grid more exposed, not less.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The scene is absurd to the point of funny—four men in tight quarters with an exposed corpse and yet affably disinterested.
—Diana Arterian
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
While the open-face design means the tracker remains somewhat exposed, the overall build is lightweight, protective, and perfect for everyday use across a wide range of items.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
Yet, the bill pares back support for wind and solar projects that typically complement gas plants—potentially leaving the grid more exposed, not less.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The scene is absurd to the point of funny—four men in tight quarters with an exposed corpse and yet affably disinterested.
—Diana Arterian
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
While the open-face design means the tracker remains somewhat exposed, the overall build is lightweight, protective, and perfect for everyday use across a wide range of items.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for exposed
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“Exposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exposed. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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