1
as in susceptibility
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
vulnerability to infection
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2
as in exposure
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
the vulnerability of the car to vandalism when it's parked on the street
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Recent Examples of vulnerability
This move highlights vulnerabilities in the technology supply chain, affecting automakers like Honda, which halted production at a Mexican factory.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Her son's vulnerability precipitated some of those words.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Operating in 34 African countries, though more prominent in the French-speaking West Africa region that is rife with political tensions, Ecobank is close to the vulnerabilities of doing business on the continent.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Apple fixed over 50 vulnerabilities in this update.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Like the Panama Papers in 2016, The FinCEN Files show the vulnerability of the international financial system to money laundering, often through the use of offshore shell companies.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Joining the cast in Season 2, Sink’s character Max gave the ensemble both edge and vulnerability.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
That vulnerability leads to connection, and hopefully will lead to more people sharing their caregiving and Alzheimer's stories.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Her son's vulnerability precipitated some of those words.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Operating in 34 African countries, though more prominent in the French-speaking West Africa region that is rife with political tensions, Ecobank is close to the vulnerabilities of doing business on the continent.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Apple fixed over 50 vulnerabilities in this update.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This is a candid memoir of vulnerability and courage, humility and purpose, mistakes and learning—a singular tale of the trials, tribulations, and hope to be found in a life dedicated to the pursuit of truth.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Like the Panama Papers in 2016, The FinCEN Files show the vulnerability of the international financial system to money laundering, often through the use of offshore shell companies.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Joining the cast in Season 2, Sink’s character Max gave the ensemble both edge and vulnerability.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
That vulnerability leads to connection, and hopefully will lead to more people sharing their caregiving and Alzheimer's stories.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Despite sanctions, infrastructure takedowns and public exposure, the hackers continue to evolve.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In theory, index funds should provide investors exposure to a wide range of stocks, diminishing risk.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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The problem with that is that good teams — the winning franchises — build their teams inside-out by fortifying the offensive and defensive lines, which just happen to be the areas of weakness this season.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Exports weren’t the only area that saw surprise weakness.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whatever the case, sensitivities about national security risks remain high as China’s relationship with Western nations grows tense.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Witches Witches in Rice's world are humans born with special supernatural sensitivities, oftentimes extra sensory perceptions or the power of telekinesis.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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