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
For them, what divides scholarship and complete silence is exposure.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
When in reality, higher education contributes to career advancement opportunities, exposure to a variety of fields, aids in self-discovery, and develops management and leadership skills.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
This dataset includes 15 years of clinical, behavioral, demographic, genetic and environmental exposure data.
—Katherine Ann James, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025
Its quarterly rebalancing strategy provides exposure to favorable conditions while cushioning against downturns, as explained in the RV Portfolio performance sheet.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
When in reality, higher education contributes to career advancement opportunities, exposure to a variety of fields, aids in self-discovery, and develops management and leadership skills.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
This dataset includes 15 years of clinical, behavioral, demographic, genetic and environmental exposure data.
—Katherine Ann James, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025
Its quarterly rebalancing strategy provides exposure to favorable conditions while cushioning against downturns, as explained in the RV Portfolio performance sheet.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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The mid-Atlantic region, particularly around Washington D.C., has seen very few direct hurricane landfalls due to its coastline orientation and prevailing wind patterns.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Proprioceptive stimming relates to our orientation in the space around us.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Separately, Ballard's firm also represents the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to foreign lobbying disclosures.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Transparency, responsible underwriting, and clear disclosures should be the baseline for every fintech offering—BNPL or otherwise.—
Nandan Sheth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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But among the most disappointing aspects of this series was the underwhelming play of Andrew Wiggins.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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That’s an especially important mission, considering that this crucial carb plays significant roles in digestion, gut health, and other aspects of your well-being.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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