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
Similar to food deserts — areas where access to nutritious food is limited — sleep deserts are neighborhoods where conditions such as safety concerns, lack of green spaces and exposure to environmental pollutants create barriers to healthy sleep.
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Wendy Troxel, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
This is important because serious diseases can be transmitted through intravenous exposure.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The report provides recommendations to Western companies sourcing from the Uyghur Region, who must urgently trace their supply chain and address any points of exposure to Uyghur forced labour at every tier of the supply chain.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Airport exposures are especially concerning due to the high number of people an infected traveler may encounter—in terminals, in transit, and on flights.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Wendy Troxel, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2025
This is important because serious diseases can be transmitted through intravenous exposure.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The report provides recommendations to Western companies sourcing from the Uyghur Region, who must urgently trace their supply chain and address any points of exposure to Uyghur forced labour at every tier of the supply chain.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Airport exposures are especially concerning due to the high number of people an infected traveler may encounter—in terminals, in transit, and on flights.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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The renovation of the theater included changing the orientation of the stage, so that theatergoers are sitting surrounding the artists, including some at cafe tables, and outfitting the theater with three levels of bars, which are used for a pre-show.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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Follow him for travel inspiration, orientation, and location guides that get to the heart of some truly amazing places.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Violating these disclosure rules can lead to fines and legal action.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
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Each avid conversation among knowledgeable readers wholeheartedly dedicated to books glimmers with unexpected and revealing disclosures.—
Donna Seaman
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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The survey data, provided to Fox News Digital, said nearly one in two (47%) of Gen Z job seekers admitted to fabricating at least one aspect of their job application.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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All well and good, but time, and the intensive research that fascination with Breton’s account and its heroine has inspired, have also laid bare some problematic aspects.—
Mark Polizzoti
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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