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
Asbestos is a microscopic crystalline fiber that can cause fatal cancers years after exposure.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025
About 200,000 cases of adenocarcinoma were associated with exposure to air pollution in 2022, with the largest load in east Asia — particularly China, according to the study.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Many of the properties belonged to homeowners who had recently been dropped by their long-term insurers because of rising costs and higher catastrophe exposure, and have found fire coverage only with the FAIR Plan, which acts as the Golden State's insurer of last resort.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The federal safety guidelines are hydrogen sulfide exposure, according to the agency, are:
▪ Occupational Health and Safety Administration: limit 20 parts-per-million with a max peak of 50 ppm for 10 minutes.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025
About 200,000 cases of adenocarcinoma were associated with exposure to air pollution in 2022, with the largest load in east Asia — particularly China, according to the study.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
Many of the properties belonged to homeowners who had recently been dropped by their long-term insurers because of rising costs and higher catastrophe exposure, and have found fire coverage only with the FAIR Plan, which acts as the Golden State's insurer of last resort.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
The federal safety guidelines are hydrogen sulfide exposure, according to the agency, are:
▪ Occupational Health and Safety Administration: limit 20 parts-per-million with a max peak of 50 ppm for 10 minutes.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
Noun
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Knowing that this was our first ride, we were given an orientation video.—
Rochelle Eastman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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And in 2022, scientists found that gecko feet are coated with an ultra-thin layer of lipid molecules in an upright orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Feb. 2025
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His disclosure states he was given between $1 million and $5 million worth of unvested stock in the company that will mature over the coming year.—
Brian Slodysko,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The Office of Government Ethics and the Department of Justice have reviewed and approved his financial disclosures.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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An unusual aspect of the study was its setting: the emergency room.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Another aspect of emotional eating is the process of specific cravings, usually including unhealthy, energy-dense foods.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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