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
Leaderdrive could hold a 40% global market share this year and 25% over the longer term, Zhong said, supported by robust shipments and its strong customer exposure.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The cultural mistake is mistaking exposure and awareness for outcome.
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Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Until 1813, the Raphael Loggia was open to the elements and suffered damage from rain and exposure, said Paolo Violini, in charge of painting restoration at the Vatican Museums.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The Charlotte Observer submitted a public records request in May for mold exposure reports and is still waiting to receive responsive records.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The cultural mistake is mistaking exposure and awareness for outcome.
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Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Until 1813, the Raphael Loggia was open to the elements and suffered damage from rain and exposure, said Paolo Violini, in charge of painting restoration at the Vatican Museums.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The Charlotte Observer submitted a public records request in May for mold exposure reports and is still waiting to receive responsive records.
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Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Heat risk is some function of heat exposure, vulnerability, the ability to adapt to or manage the exposure, complacency, and misunderstanding of the new realities of climate change.
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For them, the preference for future rewards over immediate ones is less a discipline and more a default orientation.
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For Sacramento, the building high pressure is a solid orientation for kicking up a moderate Delta breeze that will immediately bring relief as the sun begins to set every day through the rest of the work week.
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Indeed, the size of labor agreement — expected to cost $12 million next year, $31 million the following year and $60 million in 2028-29 — had sparked considerable concern, making the disclosure of extra revenue all the more remarkable.
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Read labels for fragrance disclosures and ammonium quaternary compounds.
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By recognizing that computing power is just as vital to 21st-century medicine as electricity or clean water, hardware capabilities are going to be one of the most important aspects in the coming decades.
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The appointments come a little more than a week after Warsh announced five task forces aimed at addressing broad aspects of the Fed's operational structure.
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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