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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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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
Simple surface cleaning, like vacuuming, dusting, and mopping, can reduce exposure and limit risk.
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Authorities believe carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths of three people found in a western Pennsylvania home this week, but investigators have yet to determine what led to the deadly exposure.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
However, due to a mathematical error, exposure to one of these flame retardants from black plastic wasn’t as high as researchers originally reported.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Cat and dog exposures to cocaine or methamphetamine.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Emily Mullin, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Authorities believe carbon monoxide poisoning caused the deaths of three people found in a western Pennsylvania home this week, but investigators have yet to determine what led to the deadly exposure.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
However, due to a mathematical error, exposure to one of these flame retardants from black plastic wasn’t as high as researchers originally reported.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Cat and dog exposures to cocaine or methamphetamine.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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The program is 18 months long and entails an orientation and basic training phase, months of firefighter and more advanced training and then a 12-month crew assignment.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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The outfit has been populated with some of the worst crackpots and conspiracy theorists, and its anti-Western orientation is matched only by its reliable antisemitism.The Editors, National Review, 9 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks Part of UMG’s campaign, Drake alleges, included paying the NFR Podcast to promote the song without disclosure.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the good doctor was charged under a section of HIPAA that doesn’t address disclosures.The Editors, National Review, 16 Jan. 2025
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Another aspect to note is that the AI didn’t ridicule me or otherwise play any tomfoolery about my aspiration.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Artificial intelligence The evolution of artificial intelligence can change every aspect of life, said Arie Greenleaf, a professor in the College of Psychology at Nova Southeastern University.Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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