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as in susceptible
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
without our immune systems we'd be exposed to all sorts of deadly infections
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as in uncovered
lacking a usual or natural covering
the exposed electrical wires were a safety hazard
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as in vulnerable
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
the soldiers were so exposed in the open field that they were the proverbial sitting ducks
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as in disclosed
to reveal the true nature of
a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax
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as in revealed
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 displayed
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 exhibited
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 exposed
Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Other times, they simply haven’t been exposed to what modern platforms can accomplish.
—Asaf Darash, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Senior roles such as team leaders and lead engineers, requiring a broader skillset and the ability to deal with strategic challenges, may be less exposed.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 July 2025
Verb
But according to the Sacramento City Unified School District, the carpet covered tiles containing asbestos which, if exposed, can cause health issues such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Other times, they simply haven’t been exposed to what modern platforms can accomplish.
—Asaf Darash, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposed
Adjective
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The position of elementary education among the least susceptible to poverty might be surprising, but elementary school teachers are scarce and in demand.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Children and babies are more susceptible to lead toxicity due to their smaller body size, metabolism, and rapid growth.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Parking is available for $23 a day at an uncovered lot and $28 a day in a covered garage.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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The three uncovered slides have soft but firm padding that extends more than 10 feet past the end of the slide.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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American officials have previously warned the algorithm that fuels what users see on the app is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who can use it to shape content on the platform in a way that’s difficult to detect.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Immigrants are already vulnerable to other forms of abuse, particularly from landlords or employers.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new smart glasses are a bridge between the company's audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental Orion augmented reality glasses that the company revealed at last year's Connect event.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities revealed that bullet casings recovered at the scene included antifascist messaging, and online messages and additional evidence from the suspect, Tyler Robinson, indicate he may have been driven by Leftist ideology.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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There are outdoor garden spaces and a collection of hundreds of works by California artists will be displayed throughout the campus.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Palestine flags were waved across the crowd and draped across seats as a giant one was displayed on screen.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Investigators said Decker also exhibited mental health issues before the girls' killings.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Those patisserie-style frocks are exhibited alongside other modern-day interpretations of the queen’s impeccable wardrobe, from Milena Canonero’s Oscar-winning costumes for Coppola’s film to Galliano and Lagerfeld’s designs for Dior and Chanel, respectively.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Formulated without alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, the TheraBreath Whitening Fresh Breath Oral Rinse uses glucose oxidase and enzymes called papain to help break up stains and kill bad-breath-causing bacteria—all without aggravating sensitive teeth and gums.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Organizations are increasingly relying on AI to handle the initial assessment load, especially in high-volume or compliance-sensitive hiring scenarios.—
Aaron Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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An exploration of love, laying bare the emotional highs and lows of a couple from their first meeting, the show premiered at the UK’s National Theatre in 2008 before going on a 100-date world tour.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Ashley wanted to do the bare minimum with her hairstyle, meaning no tools or heat.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Exposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposed. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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