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
In northern latitudes, greenhouses are usually oriented east to west, with a clear exposure on the south side (that means no shade).
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
This level of detail highlights the seriousness of the threat and raises concerns about potential civilian exposure.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
This has long been one of my favorite growth utilities thanks to its Texas and California exposure.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Opponents said the proposal should be scaled back, citing concerns about traffic, infrastructure, flooding risks, potential toxic exposure and affordability.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
This level of detail highlights the seriousness of the threat and raises concerns about potential civilian exposure.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
This has long been one of my favorite growth utilities thanks to its Texas and California exposure.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Opponents said the proposal should be scaled back, citing concerns about traffic, infrastructure, flooding risks, potential toxic exposure and affordability.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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And the Food and Drug Administration now evaluates the cybersecurity of new medical devices prior to their arrival to market, and can issue recalls of those found to have significant vulnerabilities.—
Jeffrey Tully,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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To prepare for such contingencies, directors and property managers should identify potential vulnerabilities, know where exits and secure spaces are located, and anticipate how individuals might behave during a conflict.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tamura’s fellow medical students came to visit him after orientation, and continually checked in on him.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its omnidirectional architecture, AERIX T-16, allows thrust to be vectorized independently of the drone’s body orientation, enabling simultaneous vertical lift, lateral translation, and rotational movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Forming a company in Florida is fast, inexpensive and requires relatively little disclosure.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some disclosures listed more than one of these issue areas.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Not surprisingly, this feel-good mood infused every aspect of my stay and trickled down into how guests interact with each other.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The government tried to shut down our programs of migration studies and gender studies, and tried to censor aspects of our history department.—
John Shattuck,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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