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
The $715 million exposure is invested in receivables due from a number of companies, including Walmart , Autozone and NAPA.
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Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Directors and executives must anticipate potential litigation, gaps in D&O insurance coverage, and reputational exposure, particularly in areas historically protected by federal standards.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Among children 5 and under, the number of exposures nearly tripled between 2021 and 2024, going from 202 to 555.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Previous reporters had treated the relationship between them as transactional and offered her exposure as a form of payment for collaborative work.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
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Hugh Leask, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Directors and executives must anticipate potential litigation, gaps in D&O insurance coverage, and reputational exposure, particularly in areas historically protected by federal standards.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Among children 5 and under, the number of exposures nearly tripled between 2021 and 2024, going from 202 to 555.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Previous reporters had treated the relationship between them as transactional and offered her exposure as a form of payment for collaborative work.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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Making guardedness and affable self-deprecation part of her identity, Keaton was known for wearing turtlenecks, gloves, and hats that kept her largely covered up, saving emotional vulnerability for her performances.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 Oct. 2025
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Beneath the film’s comedic surface run threads of reinvention and vulnerability, themes that echo Cooper’s own early years as an actor just finding his footing in New York.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Knies was among the 24 American forwards selected to take part in an Olympic orientation camp in August.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But an orientation toward the future can boost your networking outcomes by 12%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Another would be forcing more disclosure at private companies; Washington has tried this a bit in the context of combatting money-laundering and terrorist financing, though not yet for financial bills of health.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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If public disclosures decline, the edge tilts even further toward those already holding the edge.—
Richard Torrenzano,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Another key aspect of Bananatex is its open-source nature, designed to be shared with others to offer a viable alternative to synthetic materials that dominate the bag industry.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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And while that’s certainly an aspect of Eby’s work, the creator likes to focus on a more frank approach to teaching people about the disease.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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