EXPOSURE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

exposure

noun

ik-ˈspō-zhər

Definition of exposure

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 Goldfield & Banks reports that just two to three weeks of sun exposure can noticeably change the color and scent of perfume. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 And try to get as much exposure to morning light as possible throughout the season. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026 Ng explained that Hong Kong faces pressure through its exposure to Chinese companies and selling by mainland investors. — John Liu, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 Sales outpaced expectations, driven by strength in the Data Center AI and Foundry segments, partially offset by a miss in the Client Computing and Physical AI Group, which has exposure to the PC market. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure

Noun

Paxton could still win, but the race undoubtedly opens up a shocking vulnerability in Republicans’ red wall.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
That includes the husband, whose vulnerability culminates in an emotional breakdown.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

The engine incorporates an Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle (AVEN), which directs thrust to control the aircraft’s orientation during vertical operations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Aegis Rider Inertial sensors inside the helmet measure movement along three positional axes and rotation across three additional axes, allowing the system to track the rider's head movements and orientation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of orientation

Noun

Information is more likely to qualify as a trade secret if its disclosure to a competitor could cause significant harm to the former employer and the company has taken steps to restrict access.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Prosecutors say Lemma shared secrets for more than two years and urged Ethiopia to deploy drones against opponents; the disclosures included top-secret satellite imagery and classified reports.

— Amir Aman Kiyaro, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026