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
To photograph the northern lights, keep your setup as steady as possible, since the auroras are best captured with long exposures.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
For Zaffino, who has spent the past half-decade reshaping AIG—from shedding non-core operations to reducing its risk exposure by over $1 trillion, to doubling down on underwriting discipline—the Convex deal is the latest in his campaign to revitalize the once ailing company.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Officials emphasized that listeria can survive refrigeration and even grow at cold temperatures, increasing the risk of exposure from ready-to-eat items.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The water temperature and exposure typically aren't intense enough to produce the benefits associated with cold plunges.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
For Zaffino, who has spent the past half-decade reshaping AIG—from shedding non-core operations to reducing its risk exposure by over $1 trillion, to doubling down on underwriting discipline—the Convex deal is the latest in his campaign to revitalize the once ailing company.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Officials emphasized that listeria can survive refrigeration and even grow at cold temperatures, increasing the risk of exposure from ready-to-eat items.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The water temperature and exposure typically aren't intense enough to produce the benefits associated with cold plunges.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 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 system automatically calculates the magnetic field orientation needed to direct MagFlow’s magnetic tip, a crucial step toward precise, minimally invasive navigation inside the body.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Their vertical orientation limits rupture width, capping potential magnitude.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 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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