as in vulnerable
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
the home team scored when the visitors' goalie momentarily left the goal unprotected
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Recent Examples of unprotected
In the space that lanes designed just for cars used to occupy, the city has painted wide unprotected bike lanes.
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
On the day of the drowning, it was also unprotected by lifeguards.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV and increase exposure.
11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm; unprotected skin can burn in minutes)
Avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
The unprotected 2032 pick offers high upside, while Porter adds potent offensive firepower to a developing roster.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2025
On the day of the drowning, it was also unprotected by lifeguards.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 25 July 2025
Minimize exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Be aware: white sand and similar surfaces reflect UV and increase exposure.
11+: Extreme (extreme risk of harm; unprotected skin can burn in minutes)
Avoid sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Reapply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
The unprotected 2032 pick offers high upside, while Porter adds potent offensive firepower to a developing roster.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprotected
Adjective
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Light: Some investors worry mid-caps are more vulnerable to market volatility.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Currently, no laws require AI companies to disclose training data, leaving creators vulnerable to exploitation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, this preference puts the species at risk for habitat loss as these areas are often susceptible to human disturbances, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Long-term effects of alcohol can also lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease and a weakened immune system that can make individuals susceptible to getting infections.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Not long after, Brady looked helpless on his final snap as a Patriot, standing at the 1-yard line with nine seconds left because of that maneuver, which Stretch stole from Brady’s head coach and turned against them both.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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As for the Aces, Vegas has lost two in a row and looked helpless last time out, losing 109-78 to the Minnesota Lynx.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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“Unprotected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprotected. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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