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
Yuen recommends paying attention to environmental factors like pollen or air quality to avoid exposure to unwanted particles.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Officials added that the potential exposure site includes Terminal A, transportation to the main terminal and the baggage claim area, all between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. that day.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Two people living in the same neighborhood may have very different heat exposures based on lifestyle and socioeconomic factors.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
In severe cases, prolonged exposure can lead to brain damage, organ failure, or death.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Officials added that the potential exposure site includes Terminal A, transportation to the main terminal and the baggage claim area, all between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. that day.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Two people living in the same neighborhood may have very different heat exposures based on lifestyle and socioeconomic factors.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
In severe cases, prolonged exposure can lead to brain damage, organ failure, or death.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exposure
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This orientation prevented the lander's solar panels from capturing enough sunlight, and Intuitive Machines declared Athena dead on March 7.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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While most barrier islands are situated north-south, Sanibel has an east-west orientation, which allows currents to essentially push seashells up onto the beach.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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The judge's opinion warns that there are reasons to be concerned about the potential public disclosure of personal, sensitive or classified information by DOGE team members.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The disclosure emerges as the department is once again struggling with staffing shortages.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Duke of Edinburgh met with Estonian President Alar Karis while abroad, underscoring the diplomatic aspect of foreign trips for the British royals.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Legends was an experiment, of sorts, taking an existing region – Sinnoh – putting a spin on it, and trying out some changes to just about every aspect of the Pokémon experience.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Exposure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposure. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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