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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3
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
After a rabies exposure, people should seek immediate preventative medical care, known as post-exposure prophylaxis, which involves thoroughly cleaning the wound and receiving a rabies vaccination.
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Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Alongside a conventional medical curriculum, AWSOM’s course features exposure to art and nature, an emphasis on self-care, and direct clinical experience from the very start of students’ studies.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Choose salons with good ventilation to reduce chemical exposure.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
In The Shade For the most prolific blooming, mums need full sun, or at least six hours of direct sun exposure a day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Alongside a conventional medical curriculum, AWSOM’s course features exposure to art and nature, an emphasis on self-care, and direct clinical experience from the very start of students’ studies.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Choose salons with good ventilation to reduce chemical exposure.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
In The Shade For the most prolific blooming, mums need full sun, or at least six hours of direct sun exposure a day.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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In response, both Ukrainian and Russian tanks have undergone transformations to address their vulnerabilities.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This presents another opportunity to hack and disable or repurpose, instantly turning an asset into a vulnerability.—
Brian Walsh,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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This concept—which is not currently planned to launch as a real product—revolves around a screen that spins at its center point, rotating in place from horizontal to vertical orientation.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mounted directly to the vehicle subframe in an east-west orientation, the system’s packaging is intended to preserve space for other front-end components.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, wants House GOP members to support what the Oversight and Government Reform Committee is doing to force disclosures on the Epstein case.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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She was ultimately charged with one class B misdemeanor for electronic communications harassment, and two more class B misdemeanors for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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De Pablo’s own experiences have helped her blend aspects of her life into the fan-favorite family.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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He is now involved in every aspect of his owners' lives and even exercises with them.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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