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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
According to the article by Humnah Fayyaz and Tabeer Riaz, mill workers face high dust exposure; surrounding communities rely on groundwater that frequently fails to meet safe drinking water standards due to industrial discharges.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Supporting Learning Voyages was a natural fit for Lyda Hill Philanthropies, said Margaret Black, managing director of the philanthropic organization, which has long prioritized expanding STEM learning opportunities and exposure for young students.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The Fire Department recorded CO readings as high as 480 parts per million, more than 400 ppm above the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s recommended eight-hour exposure limit of 50 ppm.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
In our view, Bolton deserves all the exposure the inspector general can possibly give him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Supporting Learning Voyages was a natural fit for Lyda Hill Philanthropies, said Margaret Black, managing director of the philanthropic organization, which has long prioritized expanding STEM learning opportunities and exposure for young students.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The Fire Department recorded CO readings as high as 480 parts per million, more than 400 ppm above the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s recommended eight-hour exposure limit of 50 ppm.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
In our view, Bolton deserves all the exposure the inspector general can possibly give him.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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Yet in a conflict like this, that external focus and reliance on international links can also be a vulnerability.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, researchers from Google, Lookout, and iVerify warned about the attack, which uses a chain of multiple software vulnerabilities to remotely compromise vulnerable iPhones.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Mini 13's design lends itself to vertical, portrait orientation photos.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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That orientation had transferred to the cultural industries over time, with filmmakers, musicians and drama producers gradually becoming more attuned to international audiences alongside domestic ones.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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The legislation now requires federal agencies to screen applicants for ties to countries of concern — China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — with mandatory disclosure of foreign affiliations, pre-award screening, and post-award reporting.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The disclosure has paused the trial of brothers Billoeum, Billy, and Channa Phan, who are accused of murdering Tyrone Phet in Lowell in 2020.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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What can’t be easily seen or measured but can impact recovery as much as a weak muscle or stiff joint are the psychological aspects.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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