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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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
The sensor can record long and short exposures simultaneously, improving sharpness when subjects move.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
There have been multiple recent exposures across Utah, according to the state’s health department.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Many measles cases in the current South Carolina outbreak have resulted from exposures at local churches.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
When exposures may have occurred in public settings such as airports, the agency works closely with relevant authorities.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
At 110 Boerum Place, developed by Avdoo, the building’s massing is carved into a series of corners, giving most residences at least three and in some cases as many as five exposures.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Autoimmune diseases arise from a complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposures and immune system dysregulation.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The initial plan was to protect exposures and allow the fire to burn out, the statement read.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
To photograph the northern lights, keep your setup as steady as possible, since the auroras are best captured with long exposures.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
There have been multiple recent exposures across Utah, according to the state’s health department.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
Many measles cases in the current South Carolina outbreak have resulted from exposures at local churches.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
When exposures may have occurred in public settings such as airports, the agency works closely with relevant authorities.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
At 110 Boerum Place, developed by Avdoo, the building’s massing is carved into a series of corners, giving most residences at least three and in some cases as many as five exposures.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Autoimmune diseases arise from a complex interplay of genetics, environmental exposures and immune system dysregulation.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
The initial plan was to protect exposures and allow the fire to burn out, the statement read.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
To photograph the northern lights, keep your setup as steady as possible, since the auroras are best captured with long exposures.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposures
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The Immigration Justice Project will initially offer legal screenings, orientations, advice, referrals and pro se assistance for those looking to represent themselves, said interim director Laura Flores.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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These interactions lock spins into preferred orientations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Dec. 2025
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Findings from the report, completed in August, started coming to light after disclosures by a lawmaker Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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This breach also shows how early disclosures often underestimate impact.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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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,
10 Jan. 2026
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The brand ethos of wellness is luxury is among the aspects that resonated most with Petruzzo, who underscored the bond the company has with its community.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Exposures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposures. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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