1
as in vulnerability
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
some people chronically avoid situations in which there is a high level of exposure to germs
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2
as in orientation
the state or fact of facing a particular direction
this plant will need to be in a room with a southern exposure
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as in disclosure
the act or an instance of making known something previously unknown or concealed
the exposure by the local newspaper of a kickback scheme in the public works department
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Recent Examples of exposure
In northern latitudes, greenhouses are usually oriented east to west, with a clear exposure on the south side (that means no shade).
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
This level of detail highlights the seriousness of the threat and raises concerns about potential civilian exposure.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
This has long been one of my favorite growth utilities thanks to its Texas and California exposure.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Opponents said the proposal should be scaled back, citing concerns about traffic, infrastructure, flooding risks, potential toxic exposure and affordability.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
This level of detail highlights the seriousness of the threat and raises concerns about potential civilian exposure.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
This has long been one of my favorite growth utilities thanks to its Texas and California exposure.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Opponents said the proposal should be scaled back, citing concerns about traffic, infrastructure, flooding risks, potential toxic exposure and affordability.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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Additionally, tankers coming from Asia can take weeks to arrive in California, creating new vulnerabilities.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Tamura’s fellow medical students came to visit him after orientation, and continually checked in on him.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its omnidirectional architecture, AERIX T-16, allows thrust to be vectorized independently of the drone’s body orientation, enabling simultaneous vertical lift, lateral translation, and rotational movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Amid a drumbeat of disclosures that begin to exact consequences for some powerful people — particularly Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Britain's former Prince Andrew — Congress passed legislation to force the Justice Department to disclose its investigative files on Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Then the studio structured trailers and marketing around an unspecified, unspeakable disclosure by Zendaya’s character that derails the wedding plans (and imperils the characters’ romantic union) to stoke maximum curiosity.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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After an inconsistent season as a pitcher last spring, Gluting is ready to break out in that aspect of the game as well.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Career stuff aside, this aspect is also ideal for designing (or analyzing) a budget.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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