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
Regular or frequent exposure to some allergens can increase your risk.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
The space is cozy with a rustic feel and perfect for taking in the western exposure and breezes.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Financial advisors generally recommend limiting gold exposure to the low-single-digit percentage, perhaps up to 3% or so, of one’s overall portfolio.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
And the contractors who left were experts on handling emergencies like large chemical spills or serious toxic exposures.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 12 Apr. 2025
The space is cozy with a rustic feel and perfect for taking in the western exposure and breezes.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Financial advisors generally recommend limiting gold exposure to the low-single-digit percentage, perhaps up to 3% or so, of one’s overall portfolio.
—Jessica Dickler,greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025
And the contractors who left were experts on handling emergencies like large chemical spills or serious toxic exposures.
—Lisa Song, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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The mid-Atlantic region, particularly around Washington D.C., has seen very few direct hurricane landfalls due to its coastline orientation and prevailing wind patterns.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Proprioceptive stimming relates to our orientation in the space around us.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Separately, Ballard's firm also represents the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to foreign lobbying disclosures.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Defense Department acting inspector general is reviewing his disclosures.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Now, a new study published April 17 in Science promises to shed light on at least one aspect of that mystery.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Royals did a better job in this aspect Wednesday, with Kyle Isbel hitting an RBI triple and Perez an RBI single.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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