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
Testing on board focused on symptomatic individuals and those considered to be at higher risk of exposure, in line with a precautionary approach during ongoing investigations.
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Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
For Black women who are already navigating one of the worst job markets in recent memory, this creates a particular kind of exposure.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 May 2026
Use an authenticator app when possible instead of relying only on text messages, since those can be intercepted in some attacks.
3) Reduce your exposure with a data removal service
Much of what scammers use starts with personal data found online.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Key Takeaways Use soft, unscented, unbleached, and total-chlorine-free toilet paper to reduce the risk of skin irritation and chemical exposure.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
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Alice Politi, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
For Black women who are already navigating one of the worst job markets in recent memory, this creates a particular kind of exposure.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 May 2026
Use an authenticator app when possible instead of relying only on text messages, since those can be intercepted in some attacks.
3) Reduce your exposure with a data removal service
Much of what scammers use starts with personal data found online.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
Key Takeaways Use soft, unscented, unbleached, and total-chlorine-free toilet paper to reduce the risk of skin irritation and chemical exposure.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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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
Noun
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The screen orientation is the common feature.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Every staff member completes state and federal background checks on an annual basis and a 40-plus-hour orientation before working directly with students, with ongoing training reinforced weekly and through quarterly and annual specialized instruction.—
Samantha Rappaport,
CBS News,
18 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 22 May. 2026.
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