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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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
And years of exposure to heat, chemicals, and environmental muck can also strip away some of your hair’s natural gloss, leaving it looking duller, Dr. Lo Sicco notes.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 2025
Breathing difficulties: The shock of sudden cold-water exposure can cause bouts of wheezing, gasping, and rapid breathing (hyperventilating).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Lead exposure in children can lead to severe consequences, including impacting children’s brain development, behavior and IQ.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid exposure to the plague, including using flea treatment on pets and avoiding contact with wild animals.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 9 July 2025
Breathing difficulties: The shock of sudden cold-water exposure can cause bouts of wheezing, gasping, and rapid breathing (hyperventilating).
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
Lead exposure in children can lead to severe consequences, including impacting children’s brain development, behavior and IQ.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 9 July 2025
Residents are advised to take precautions to avoid exposure to the plague, including using flea treatment on pets and avoiding contact with wild animals.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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The same verbs apply, even if the worker is a line of code rather than a new face at orientation.—
Josh Scriven,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Second is the vestibular system (the inner ear and semi-circular canals) that provides information about motion, head position and spatial orientation.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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In 2024, the SEC adopted new rules for SPACs, requiring them to provide more disclosure about items including conflicts of interest, sponsor compensation, and dilution.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Since 2007, Japan has begun disclosing the names of those executed and some details of their crimes, but disclosures are still limited.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Not just because of the whole water aspect, but the lack of infrastructure on bodies of water.—
Roberto Baldwin,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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But perhaps the most analog aspect of ATC is that human beings are needed to guide pilots at every stage of flight.—
Adrienne Bernhard,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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