1
as in orientations
the state or fact of facing a particular direction
this plant will need to be in a room with a southern exposure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in disclosures
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of exposures
Star trackers compensate for Earth's rotation by slowly moving your camera in sync with the sky, keeping your subject stationary during long exposures.
—
Tantse Walter, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Other exposures for this individual are under investigation.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Reporting 19 February in Science, the researchers also showed how exposures to rhythmic daily glucose cycles and brief pulses of electrical stimulation sharpened the glucose responsiveness of the cells, suggesting that the road to islet maturity can be engineered, not merely observed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Its four exposures, plus a generous terrace, provide eye-popping vantages of Midtown Manhattan and Central Park.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Changes in the gut microbiome and environmental exposures may also play a role.
—Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Spartanburg County has been on high alert since fall, with at least 1,000 cases and possible exposures in fast food restaurants, stores, medical clinics and a government office.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Although preferring somewhat moist soil, Glow Sticks can withstand heat and some drought and are suitable for both sunny and shady exposures.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The downward trend is happening a bit earlier than originally projected, Bell said on Wednesday, crediting public health groundwork that has helped rapidly identify cases and potential exposures and drive quarantine guidance.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Tantse Walter, Space.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Other exposures for this individual are under investigation.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Reporting 19 February in Science, the researchers also showed how exposures to rhythmic daily glucose cycles and brief pulses of electrical stimulation sharpened the glucose responsiveness of the cells, suggesting that the road to islet maturity can be engineered, not merely observed.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Its four exposures, plus a generous terrace, provide eye-popping vantages of Midtown Manhattan and Central Park.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Changes in the gut microbiome and environmental exposures may also play a role.
—Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Spartanburg County has been on high alert since fall, with at least 1,000 cases and possible exposures in fast food restaurants, stores, medical clinics and a government office.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Although preferring somewhat moist soil, Glow Sticks can withstand heat and some drought and are suitable for both sunny and shady exposures.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The downward trend is happening a bit earlier than originally projected, Bell said on Wednesday, crediting public health groundwork that has helped rapidly identify cases and potential exposures and drive quarantine guidance.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposures
Noun
-
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
-
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
But neither records nor details about their release have surfaced, underscoring how complicated such disclosures can be.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
-
The bill also adds three additional categories to the disclosures required under Civil Code section 4525 for prospective buyers.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Lisa McGee broke through with a sui generis comedy that mined aspects of her own experience to find authentic humor in a harrowing situation.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Exposures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposures. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
