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Recent Examples of undefended With European powers diverting men and supplies to Europe in 1939-41 to battle Nazi Germany, colonies in the Pacific were mostly undefended. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024 In the north, Darwin was facing near-weekly bombing raids from Japanese bases on Timor and surrounding islands, and thousands of miles of tropical coastline were uninhabited and undefended. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024 The whine of mosquitoes probing for just one millimeter of flesh undefended by DEET was constant, set off by a counterpoint buzz of horseflies circling my head. Rusty Foster, Washington Post, 23 July 2024 Finally, the extensive, rugged border between China and India will always furnish undefended areas that provide fertile ground for territory grabs. Dan Altman, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2021 See All Example Sentences for undefended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undefended
Adjective
  • However, those with pre-existing heart or lung conditions, children, older adults, and people who are pregnant are particularly vulnerable.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
  • However, despite these framework implementations, many businesses are still vulnerable to cyber threats.
    Vytautas Kaziukonis, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In his only opportunity as the starter, Davis smashed a helpless Jets team for 152 total yards on 23 touches.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Because without them, we are often left with a patient who is terrified, paranoid, screaming, or striking out — and a family that is exhausted, helpless, and scared.
    Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But the ride for Palantir has been far from smooth, and shares have been susceptible to volatile swings.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Tovar, for example, researches specific genes that make people more susceptible to diabetes, which affects about 38 million Americans, including some who don't respond well to existing treatments.
    Brett Kelman, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Without state laws, prosecuting FGM/C cases becomes significantly more difficult, leaving thousands of girls unprotected.
    Sydney Iannantuono, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Had the Heat not made the playoffs, their 2026 unprotected first-round pick instead would have gone to the Thunder.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Undefended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undefended. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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