EXPOSURES Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

exposures

noun

plural of exposure

as in orientations

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 disclosures

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 exposures The primary bedroom is almost as large, accessorized with a walk-in closet and updated en-suite bath; the second bedroom is also plenty big, with double exposures. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Oct. 2026 The individual exposures were then combined into a single composite image using the astrophoto software PixInsight. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026 But residents should take note of whether those exposures are dangerous or simply annoying. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 Useful measures include remediation of critical exposures, control effectiveness, incident response, release failures and recurring delivery blockers. — Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The alert included detailed clinical guidance for managing measles exposures and cases during pregnancy as well as cases in newborns. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026 The plaintiffs, represented by the law firms Poolson Oden and Grant & Eisenhofer, alleged that Union Pacific failed to provide adequate protective equipment or warn employees about hazardous exposures. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026 When lighting a miniature proved troublesome, the crew employed motion-control rigs to capture multiple exposures, enabling the lighting to be adjusted later in compositing. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Outbreaks in several states and exposures in public places like bars, sports stadiums and public transit have raised concerns about travel safety. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026

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Noun

This is because Amazonis Mensa acts as a windbreak, pushing material blown by winds in separate orientations.

— Brett Tingley, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026
But De Kooning would apply fragments of the reproductions to new compositions, often in different orientations.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of orientations

Noun

But Byron Donalds’ federal financial disclosures reveal that the largest share of their collective wealth is thanks to her companies’ growth.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
However, even donating directly can lead to additional campaign messages, so review the site's privacy disclosures and contact preferences.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of disclosures

Noun

Teeling and other bat researchers are studying aspects of the animals’ longevity, including bats’ ability to repair their DNA and harbor viruses without getting sick, for clues in order to enhance our own lives.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity.

— Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

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