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
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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
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Recent Examples of exposures
Those in need of medical care should call their doctor, urgent care or emergency department before arriving to help limit additional exposures.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
But Larcombe said this argument doesn’t consider the longer-term implications of exposures over a person’s lifetime.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Red fox populations across such vast geographies can differ at the subspecies level, carrying distinct genetic profiles, disease exposures and behavioral adaptations shaped by their specific environments.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Further research may also help clarify the underlying causes of early-onset colon cancer, whether related to diet, environmental exposures or other factors.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The best thing parents and guardians can do to avoid these exposures is to lock these substances away and have discussions about the risks of using drugs like nicotine and cannabis, Campbell said.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Being strong doesn't cancel out toxic exposures or sleep deprivation.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
This is the second warning about Southwest in a year, after the county previously warned of possible exposures there last spring.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Beginners should consider black and white film, which is more forgiving than color for exposures and forces you to focus on a shot's composition and lighting.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
But Larcombe said this argument doesn’t consider the longer-term implications of exposures over a person’s lifetime.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Red fox populations across such vast geographies can differ at the subspecies level, carrying distinct genetic profiles, disease exposures and behavioral adaptations shaped by their specific environments.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Further research may also help clarify the underlying causes of early-onset colon cancer, whether related to diet, environmental exposures or other factors.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The best thing parents and guardians can do to avoid these exposures is to lock these substances away and have discussions about the risks of using drugs like nicotine and cannabis, Campbell said.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Being strong doesn't cancel out toxic exposures or sleep deprivation.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
This is the second warning about Southwest in a year, after the county previously warned of possible exposures there last spring.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Beginners should consider black and white film, which is more forgiving than color for exposures and forces you to focus on a shot's composition and lighting.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposures
Noun
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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
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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
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Some plans have strict requirements and require detailed financial disclosures.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the committee has not received necessary paperwork from Warsh, including financial and ethics disclosures, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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What can’t be easily seen or measured but can impact recovery as much as a weak muscle or stiff joint are the psychological aspects.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Mario Tama/Getty Images A snow drought of this magnitude has the power to disrupt fundamental aspects of life in the West, where the population relies on snowpack for roughly 75% of its water supply, multiple experts told CBS News.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Exposures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposures. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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