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 Together, those microbes explained two-thirds of the association of farm exposure and reduced rates of asthma. — Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 Smoke exposure may cause temporary irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026 Occupations with the greatest exposure to AI have not experienced widespread employment declines. — Adam Schickling, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Symptoms of vibrio vulnificus infection Symptoms of a vibriosis can begin quickly, usually less than 24 hours after exposure, according to the CDC, the Cleveland Clinic and Louisiana Department of Health. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure

Noun

The film’s Tony contains glimpses of the real Bourdain’s eventual swagger and charisma, but focuses more on his vulnerability.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
But instead, the assistant went further and found a vulnerability in the gym’s software, using it to secure spots months further in advance than the booking system was meant to allow.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero addresses new teachers at orientation.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Scientists think a massive collision early in Uranus’ history may have produced its unusual orientation, although the details remain uncertain.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of orientation

Noun

Anthropic is working with a carbon accounting and emissions disclosure platform, Watershed, to measure its company-wide footprint and to comply with the reporting requirements under the law, according to a company spokesperson.

— Olivia Raimonde, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
Progressive disclosure can organize complexity, but clarity, accessibility and user control must remain central to the experience.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026