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
Practice exposure in small steps Baby steps aren’t just for older infants and toddlers.
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Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 13 June 2025
People who were at the following places at the following times may be at risk of exposure:
Lemma Coffee Plano: 1023 E. 15th St., Plano, TX, 75074, on May 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Some studies suggest a correlation between military service and glioblastoma, perhaps owing to carcinogen exposure or traumatic brain injuries.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
Their limited visibility outside of niche retail or fine dining gives this partnership a dual benefit: reinforcing exclusivity while gaining exposure to a global customer base.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 13 June 2025
People who were at the following places at the following times may be at risk of exposure:
Lemma Coffee Plano: 1023 E. 15th St., Plano, TX, 75074, on May 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Some studies suggest a correlation between military service and glioblastoma, perhaps owing to carcinogen exposure or traumatic brain injuries.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
Their limited visibility outside of niche retail or fine dining gives this partnership a dual benefit: reinforcing exclusivity while gaining exposure to a global customer base.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 3 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
Noun
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Eleven of those entities appeared on the most recent disclosure Trump filed, in August 2024.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In a second order, the justices blocked the disclosure of DOGE operations as agency records that could be subject to the Freedom of Information Act.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Among the main strategies of discretion was anonymity, which permitted the letter writers to retain some trace of privacy and the columnist to mute aspects of his personal identity.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Keeping all these aspects on the up and up requires clear decision making, nuanced judgment and flexibility/adaptability.—
Mahesh Rajasekharan,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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