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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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Most previous research has focused on individual chemicals in controlled settings, which does not reflect how people are exposed in real life.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Shabnam described how inhabitants "witnessed interceptions in the sky and heard loud explosions" from the exposed camp.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Others note that payments involve all sorts of security and encryption issues, lest someone’s financial information become exposed on an AI platform.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Florida state Rep Anna Eskamani said the case exposed a "major gap" in wildlife permits, as FWC is not required to be alerted to animal deaths.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The small restaurant was covered in ivy, and Evanora’s Tea Room was written in gold flourishes on one giant, exposed window.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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