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
Finally, lifestyle factors—such as current or past smoking habits, diet, exercise routines, and history of sun exposure without UV [ultraviolet] protection—as well as your overall medical history and previous eye conditions or surgeries, all contribute to a more accurate assessment.
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Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
These cyan-blue prints are created by a photographic process that uses a light-sensitive solution and exposure to UV light.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2025
The ordinance would be the next step after the 2023 release of a cumulative impact assessment that analyzed how exposure to toxins, socioeconomic factors and health conditions vary throughout Chicago.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Since Giddens played at Kansas State for his entire college career, he wasn’t given as much media exposure.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
These cyan-blue prints are created by a photographic process that uses a light-sensitive solution and exposure to UV light.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Apr. 2025
The ordinance would be the next step after the 2023 release of a cumulative impact assessment that analyzed how exposure to toxins, socioeconomic factors and health conditions vary throughout Chicago.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Since Giddens played at Kansas State for his entire college career, he wasn’t given as much media exposure.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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The Competitive Advantage Of Democratic Leadership Research consistently shows that democratic leadership fosters a supportive culture, civic and prosocial orientations at work, stronger organizational commitment and greater job engagement.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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There’s a wee kickstand to prop your iPhone in portrait or landscape orientation for Apple's StandBy feature.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Employers who proactively evaluate their hiring processes, compensation disclosures, and background screening practices will be better prepared to adapt should the bill become law.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, a spokesperson for the Trump presidential transition said Atkins was in full compliance with ethics and disclosure requirements.—
Douglas Gillison and Chris Prentice,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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But there were aspects of Mail that were still not easily solved: Contact Photos and the option to Group by Sender.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Three takeaways from Royals road trip against Milwaukee Brewers AL Contention: How Royals are viewed by opposing MLB teams around the league Here are more notable aspects from Friday’s game: Vinnie Pasquantino returns to first base Pasquantino made his presence felt on Friday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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