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 It is recommended to keep them in their original packaging or prescription bottle whenever possible, since that helps protect them from moisture and light exposure during travel. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 All that data must then be analyzed to look for a common exposure. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 While Wells knew how to swim and swam regularly, Trascher said a strong rip current can overpower even an experienced swimmer, especially if panic, sun exposure or alcohol are factors. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 Starship is designed for reuse, but not after exposure to salt water. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exposure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure

Noun

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, usually an avenue for around 20% of the world's LNG trade, have underscored the importance of the project and highlighted the vulnerability of global energy supplies.

— Emma Graham, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Rampant inflation and poverty fueled a wave of mass protests against the regime in January, and Israel sees the Iranian economy as one of the regime’s biggest vulnerabilities.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of vulnerability

Noun

Novelist David Eggers lamented the business orientation of the tech entrepreneurs.

— Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The staff currently stands at 35, the department said in a statement Tuesday, noting that another 14 people are in a months-long process of orientation, training and shadowing veteran inspectors.

— Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of orientation

Noun

The public disclosure of the cyber attack arrived as industry leaders and policymakers assess safety risks posed by fast-developing AI technology.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Members of Congress and other covered officials are already subject to disclosure requirements under the STOCK Act.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of disclosure

Noun

There will be ceremonial aspects that feel uniquely Spanish, Portuguese or Moroccan, but there need not be military aircrafts flying overhead or the host country’s anthem played before matches.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Very early in the morning, however, the moon will make a series of aspects — with Mars, Saturn and Mercury retrograde — that could potentially trigger everything from feelings of restlessness to emotional reactions due to mixed signals.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026