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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Relevance

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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 To reduce risk, residents should avoid wild animals, seal gaps where bats could enter homes, keep pets’ rabies vaccinations current and contact a healthcare provider immediately after any potential exposure, Sutter County health officials advised. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Block also said the distributor limited exposure to the film with few screenings between Sundance and opening weekend to build anticipation. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 That substantially increased the financial exposure of the plan and jeopardy to its member companies, experts said. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 The California Department of Public Health makes explicit it is not yet known whether pesticides or other chemicals created an exposure risk in Ladera Ranch. — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure

Noun

She’s lured to her choice by Ricki, played by Lily James, a charismatic empowerment guru who sees Rita as a mark, and her hauntedness as a source of vulnerability.

— Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
San Diego’s commitment to playing out of the back has also created one of its biggest vulnerabilities.

— Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

Their ancestors had entered the United States through Southern ports, especially New Orleans and Galveston, which gave them a different political and cultural orientation from those who had entered through the East, and above all through New York.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Schools across the state should replicate what both districts are doing, Lowe said, particularly Moore’s New Teacher Induction Academy, which provides orientation, instructional coaching, mentorship and professional development to recent hires.

— Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of orientation

Noun

According to the company, its report contract draws on data from Kalshi’s API, PitchBook’s internal data, Dune databases, government filings, management commentary, and public peers’ disclosures.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Cheap blankets without those disclosures may not be worth the discount.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of disclosure

Noun

Turning cryptographic posture management into a continuous discipline involves tackling people, process and technology aspects.

— Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The business aspect of it, coaching changes, the transfer portal, NIL, there are just a lot of things that went into that.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026