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
Avoid direct sun exposure: Protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Watch for signs of mold exposure, like coughing, irritated eyes and skin, and worsened asthma or COPD.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The three classifications are: Class I - a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
In Montebello, a Los Angeles County city located in LA’s urban center, the average exposure for the plan is $728,000, a level comparable to Altadena—yet the average premium is only $381.
—Kristian Fors, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Watch for signs of mold exposure, like coughing, irritated eyes and skin, and worsened asthma or COPD.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The three classifications are: Class I - a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
—Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
In Montebello, a Los Angeles County city located in LA’s urban center, the average exposure for the plan is $728,000, a level comparable to Altadena—yet the average premium is only $381.
—Kristian Fors, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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So, when New Atlas recently reported on a study from University College London (UCL) on the connection between personality and physical activities, their orientation (and that of the study) was on what kind of activities each personality type would enjoy enough to stick with.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Their results showed that even small changes in particle orientation could produce noticeable differences in the light signals the JWST could detect.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The House Ethics Committee is also scrutinizing Mills’ business dealings and financial disclosure statements, including whether Mills benefited from federal contracts while serving in Congress.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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By 2023, the most common jurisdiction of incorporation was the Cayman Islands, known for its limited corporate governance and disclosure rules.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
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That’s highlighted in his commitment to film study, the mental aspect of succeeding at the position and the understanding that the onus will be on him to rally his teammates together.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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When crafting campaigns for global audiences, the focus is on incorporating cultural specificity into every aspect of the project.—
Colin Dougan,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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