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
There's a popular idea that eating local raw honey can help with seasonal allergies by providing regular exposure to small amounts of local pollen, which helps build tolerance.
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
That steady push of Ralph Lauren into the consumer consciousness is reaping other rewards and more exposure.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The boxes, which are typically brightly colored despite the name, appeared blackened by fire or smoke exposure in the photos.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
So that’s very exciting for a filmmaker to be able to have that kind of exposure.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
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Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
That steady push of Ralph Lauren into the consumer consciousness is reaping other rewards and more exposure.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The boxes, which are typically brightly colored despite the name, appeared blackened by fire or smoke exposure in the photos.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
So that’s very exciting for a filmmaker to be able to have that kind of exposure.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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Marchand slipped the game-winner through the legs of Stars goalie Casey DeSmith after teammate Evan Rodrigues mentioned a potential vulnerability prior to Marchand’s attempt — the third and last of the Panthers in the shootout.—
Adam H. Beasley,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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This shows how quickly attacks can spread once a vulnerability becomes public.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The controller repeatedly hit its target orientation during follow-up tests, proving that the system could handle real conditions rather than simulated ones.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, an upcoming book, The Windsor Legacy by Robert Jobson, is providing details on how the King reacted to not his diagnosis, but the disclosure of it.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Nov. 2025
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Monro’s shares surged more than 17% in afternoon trading Wednesday following the disclosure.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Because of delays, Peter, having committed to spending a year in Israel, turned to me to manage all aspects of this sprawling project.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Another noteworthy aspect about the air fryer is its heating capabilities.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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