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
With its worn and chipped paint and its exposure to the elements, the totem pole has been slowly rotting from the inside.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
For investors seeking exposure to AI while maintaining downside protection during geopolitical volatility, Alphabet offers a compelling combination of scale, profitability and long-term growth potential.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The Placer County measles cases involved three teenagers in a single family linked through household exposure.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Miami showed the greatest share of exposure to flooding, with up to 122,000 people and up to 81,000 properties that could be at risk of flooding by 2050.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
For investors seeking exposure to AI while maintaining downside protection during geopolitical volatility, Alphabet offers a compelling combination of scale, profitability and long-term growth potential.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The Placer County measles cases involved three teenagers in a single family linked through household exposure.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Miami showed the greatest share of exposure to flooding, with up to 122,000 people and up to 81,000 properties that could be at risk of flooding by 2050.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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Meanwhile, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has canceled various assessments to determine vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The group pummelled the bot with more than 1,000 prompts to bypass the safeguards and convince Claude they were allowed to test the system for vulnerabilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Waiting to begin her first-day orientation for her new night nurse job at a luxury retirement community, Eleni notices an energy in the geriatric exercise pool.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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Infrastructure and investment relationships frequently outlast shifts in political orientation.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, new bills are moving through the House and Senate which state that if officers are the victim of assault or threatened while on the job, their identity would be confidential for 72 hours afterward and exempt from disclosures in public records for 60 days.—
Gabriel Velasquez Neira,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The first celebrity guest episode already produced the kind of personal disclosures that traditional interview formats almost never capture.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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One of the biggest things within our program is the communal aspects — just seeing the same people come back, that trust that develops with the audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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