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
The offering may be attractive to US investors ranging from long-only portfolio managers seeking to increase exposure to the booming share prices of memory stocks as well as hedge funds that focus on IPOs and other types of equity issuance.
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Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Notably, the technology sector has the highest international sales exposure of all the S&P 500 sectors.
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Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Smoking in Public Following a change to public health laws in 2020, smoking is pretty tightly restricted in Japan to prevent second-hand exposure.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
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Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
While spending time outdoors can help boost mood, support the body's production of vitamin D and reduce screen time, dermatologists warn that excessive sun exposure — especially as promoted by the tanmaxxing trend — can be dangerous.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Notably, the technology sector has the highest international sales exposure of all the S&P 500 sectors.
—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Smoking in Public Following a change to public health laws in 2020, smoking is pretty tightly restricted in Japan to prevent second-hand exposure.
—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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The attacks are forcing Moscow to manage visible problems at home, exposing a vulnerability in a country whose global power has long rested on its energy sector.
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Schultz was wrong about the orientation in which the fetal head of different primates moved through the birth canal.
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Some room orientations provide a view toward the tracks, where trains can be watched slipping through the station.
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As of late January, 1,760 NEC lawsuits were pending against Abbott, company spokesperson Scott Stoffel said, clarifying a disclosure in a regulatory filing.
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Trump valued more than two dozen assets at over $50 million, which is the highest disclosure category on the form.
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Aside from the draw of getting to play beach volleyball, Anderson said there was a comforting family aspect that came along with FSU.
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Pathak explained that the ability to compensate for injury is one of the most important aspects of generalized physical intelligence.
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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