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
Surface corrosion on unprotected components will vary with age and exposure.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
Pests are happy to chew up these papers and constant exposure to heat and humidity will discolor and damage them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
The financial industry has created structures like private equity funds-of-funds, interval funds, collective investments trusts, and semi-liquid real estate vehicles that allow for some liquidity while maintaining exposure to private market returns.
—Edmund F. Murphy Iii, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Give yourself salon-quality blowouts at home with the help of the coveted Dyson Airwrap, a clever gadget that can dry and style your hair in one speedy session with minimal heat exposure.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 July 2025
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025
Pests are happy to chew up these papers and constant exposure to heat and humidity will discolor and damage them.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
The financial industry has created structures like private equity funds-of-funds, interval funds, collective investments trusts, and semi-liquid real estate vehicles that allow for some liquidity while maintaining exposure to private market returns.
—Edmund F. Murphy Iii, Fortune, 18 July 2025
Give yourself salon-quality blowouts at home with the help of the coveted Dyson Airwrap, a clever gadget that can dry and style your hair in one speedy session with minimal heat exposure.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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Thin strips of skin were cut either along or across the natural collagen fiber orientation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
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The upright charging area has two coils inside, making sure that the device can be charged in any orientation.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Another piece of legislation, Senate Bill 1484, which sought to prevent algorithmic discrimination against employees and require disclosure of AI’s role in employee assessment, was passed by the Judiciary Committee but went no further in the legislative process.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Mayors Mike Bloomberg, Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams, listening to their lawyers, have been wary of liability coming from the disclosures.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Following the fight, Superintendent Joseph Harrington wrote in an email to parents that every aspect would be thoroughly investigated.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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These genres have totally influenced every aspect of pop culture.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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