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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3
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
Beginning with the upcoming Rangers centennial season in 2025-26, the two companies will kick off a multifaceted partnership that will provide Game 7 with year-round exposure across MSG’s set of sports and entertainment properties.
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Contact your healthcare provider with concerns about exposure.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
So far, Teixeira is leading in nationwide exposure and endorsements.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Repetitive, low-skill and high-risk tasks such as patrolling remote sites or working in hazardous environments will be left in capable digital hands, reducing exposure risks and improving operational continuity.
—Freddy Kuo, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Contact your healthcare provider with concerns about exposure.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
So far, Teixeira is leading in nationwide exposure and endorsements.
—Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Repetitive, low-skill and high-risk tasks such as patrolling remote sites or working in hazardous environments will be left in capable digital hands, reducing exposure risks and improving operational continuity.
—Freddy Kuo, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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Unsurprisingly the vulnerability has been given a critical severity rating.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gries and Light bookended the line of acceptance speeches, both touching upon the vulnerability of the arts and humanitarian work.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All iPhone 17s come with a square sensor for the front-facing camera that the company says allows for multiple photo orientations when used for selfies.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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By midsummer, staff orientation on integration of HIV and primary care was rolled out in his region, Isabirye adds, including at the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital and 10 health centers.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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McGhee, a former Democratic member of the Florida House, started working for Children of Inmates after being elected a commissioner in 2020 and earned $99,000 there in 2023, according to his most recent financial disclosure form.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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If the culture signals that disclosure will be penalized, people will keep covering.—
Tia Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The especially disturbing aspect is that the AI can introduce new problems while in the quest to do the clean-up.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This season was dedicated to creating an uplifting experience, and that philosophy permeated every aspect of his collection debut on the New York runway.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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