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
Jason helps clients reduce tax exposure, stay compliant with filing requirements, and address serious matters involving IRS tax debt, audits, and disputes that can become financially and emotionally draining without experienced counsel.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
One of the women was transported to the hospital for injuries related to cold exposure, while authorities began to search the lake.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Because symptoms can take weeks to show up, additional cases could still emerge, complicating public health efforts to contact trace possible exposures and transmission chains.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
That early exposure also gave her responsibility quickly.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
One of the women was transported to the hospital for injuries related to cold exposure, while authorities began to search the lake.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Because symptoms can take weeks to show up, additional cases could still emerge, complicating public health efforts to contact trace possible exposures and transmission chains.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
That early exposure also gave her responsibility quickly.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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The Moon in Taurus moves through your 8th House of Shared Resources, bringing attention to vulnerability, trust, money, and emotional exchange.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Anthropic also warned that highly capable AI models could dramatically improve offensive cyber operations by accelerating vulnerability discovery and attack planning.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The credit union will work with the school’s student affairs division on student engagement initiatives including orientation and move-in week.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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All systems are electric to support the City's climate goals, and complemented by passive design measures that include orientation, shading and daylight optimization to ease reliance on mechanical systems.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
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The report also notes that 10 Republican state attorneys general have urged the SEC to closely examine OpenAI’s disclosures ahead of a potential public offering, while Congress has separately requested information about the company’s safeguards around conflicts of interest.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The president’s annual financial disclosure, a broader filing that includes business assets and income, such as golf resorts and crypto ventures, is expected in the coming months.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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At 5, doctors diagnosed him with a rare chromosome disorder that left him disabled and dependent on others for nearly every aspect of daily life.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The book takes place in a New York penthouse, an upstate residence and incorporates aspects of the Big Apple.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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