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as in susceptible
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
without our immune systems we'd be exposed to all sorts of deadly infections
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as in uncovered
lacking a usual or natural covering
the exposed electrical wires were a safety hazard
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as in vulnerable
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
the soldiers were so exposed in the open field that they were the proverbial sitting ducks
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as in disclosed
to reveal the true nature of
a well-researched article that exposes the UFO story as a hoax
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as in revealed
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
the documentary claims to expose how winners of beauty pageants are really picked
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as in displayed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs
the tight race for the championship exposed one team's mean streak
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as in exhibited
to present so as to invite notice or attention
I didn't want to expose my ignorance in front of the others, so I kept silent
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Recent Examples of exposed
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Some schools are more exposed than others.
—Lauren Sausser, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Saudi Arabia asserted its dominance in Yemen’s south and, in the process, exposed sharp differences with the UAE.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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The map below shows the percentage of passes played into different zones against United compared to their six-season Premier League average, with their exposed central area standing out since Amorim took charge.
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Most people in that age group have already been exposed to HPV, so the vaccine helps some individuals but won’t change infection rates overall.
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
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Common Pests and Diseases Like all plants, hoyas can be susceptible to pests and diseases.—
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Keep in mind that a covered pot boils faster than an uncovered one.—
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Start with uncovered cups, then increase difficulty by baiting only some cups to encourage scent work.—
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If an entrance hole is too large, smaller nesting birds will be vulnerable to predators and invasive species, including house sparrows, larger birds of prey, squirrels, snakes and even cats, which Hamlin says are birds’ top predators.—
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People who have weakened immune systems or existing lung and heart disease are most vulnerable to cardiac complications from the flu.—
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Newsom further revealed the limits of his rationality with his remarks on the high-speed rail boondoggle.—
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Researchers revealed that one of the key factors that enabled Despotopulos and his team to make these first-ever experimental measurements was access to the world’s highest-energy laser system, located at LLNL’s National Ignition Facility (NIF).—
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Anna and Jack put the pieces together that all three crimes are connected by the disturbing messages displayed on their deceased bodies, as well as the same friendship bracelet attached to each victim.—
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Citizens of Minneapolis took to the streets, throwing snowballs at their own local police and local businesses proudly displayed signs in their windows instructing people how to use whistles to thwart ICE.—
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But Spoelstra said that even just two years in, and only 21, Ware already has exhibited some needed resilience.—
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At the event, the firm exhibited its revolutionary Simrad AutoCaptain autonomous boating system on two vessels.—
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The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.—
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
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But the case laid bare a stark divide on the high court.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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“Exposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exposed. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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