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exposed

[ik-spohzd] / ɪkˈspoʊzd /
ADJECTIVE
made public
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bare defined disclosed discovered naked resolved solved uncovered unprotected
STRONG
bared caught clear debunked denuded divulged exhibited manifest open peeled revealed shown stripped unmasked unsealed unveiled
WEAK
apparent brought to light dug up evident for show found out laid bare made manifest on display on view on-the-spot unconcealed unhidden unsheltered visible
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clothed hidden
STRONG
ambiguous blocked closed concealed obscure unclear vague
WEAK
guarded private protected safe secret sheltered shielded
ADJECTIVE
in danger
Synonyms
STRONGEST
prone sensitive susceptible threatened unprotected vulnerable
STRONG
menaced open subject
WEAK
accessible in peril laid bare laid open left open liable unguarded
Antonyms
STRONGEST
protected safe unsusceptible
WEAK
concealed guarded private secret sheltered shielded

Example Sentences

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Falling vaccination rates leave immunocompromised individuals especially exposed.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Often, midsize banks are more exposed to the downside of rising rates, because their deposits can be less sticky than big banks’.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The researchers exposed the PVC to ultraviolet radiation to simulate natural aging and better reflect the characteristics of real-world microplastics.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

They don’t want to be exposed to the broader market moves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Håkon moved the bandage back so it covered his entire swath of exposed scales.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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