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
Wind is another consideration when choosing a planting location—roses can struggle when grown in an unprotected spot.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
The wooden fence of the unprotected home caught fire within a few minutes, then the exterior of the home was on fire within 6 minutes and finally, the interior of the home caught on fire within 9 minutes.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Some doctors — faced with parental pressure, misinformation or uncertainty about vaccine schedules — may customize recommendations in ways that leave children unprotected.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
With the deal, the conditional first-round selection the Sharks received from the Oilers last March, as part of a trade that sent defenseman Jake Walman to Edmonton, now becomes an unprotected pick.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
The wooden fence of the unprotected home caught fire within a few minutes, then the exterior of the home was on fire within 6 minutes and finally, the interior of the home caught on fire within 9 minutes.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Some doctors — faced with parental pressure, misinformation or uncertainty about vaccine schedules — may customize recommendations in ways that leave children unprotected.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
With the deal, the conditional first-round selection the Sharks received from the Oilers last March, as part of a trade that sent defenseman Jake Walman to Edmonton, now becomes an unprotected pick.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprotected
Adjective
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But if the jumpers go cold, the Tide will be vulnerable to a first-round upset.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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On a typical day, a significant share of oil exports from the Arabian Peninsula depends on just a handful of critical routes and terminals -- making the system highly vulnerable to disruption, according to Matt Smith, the lead oil analyst at energy consultant group Kpler.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These are not quite as susceptible to the global supply chain shocks that have so disrupted fossil fuels in recent years, including the current chaos for oil and natural gas due to the Iran war.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Chronic Dehydration Women appear to be more susceptible to the cognitive and mood effects of mild dehydration than men, and losing just 2% of body weight in fluid can impair physical performance by 10-20%.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That gave the last four minutes of the third quarter and the 36-27 fourth quarter a bit of a helpless feeling.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, Jones was stranded on an island of his own making Saturday, exasperated by another difficult game-winning shot that his wingspan was somehow helpless to affect on its own.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Unprotected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprotected. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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