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
Although a full dismantlement would require an act of Congress — which Republicans likely don’t have the votes to pass — Trump’s order impacts programs unprotected by law and calls on Congress to take final action.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
But the downside is the Heat would then owe a completely unprotected 2026 first-round selection to the Thunder and a completely unprotected 2028 first-round pick to the Hornets.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
The Nets still got plenty in return for Durant: Cam Johnson, nine unprotected first-round picks, one protected first round pick, two first-round swaps and three second-round picks.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
But the downside is the Heat would then owe a completely unprotected 2026 first-round selection to the Thunder and a completely unprotected 2028 first-round pick to the Hornets.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
The Nets still got plenty in return for Durant: Cam Johnson, nine unprotected first-round picks, one protected first round pick, two first-round swaps and three second-round picks.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprotected
Adjective
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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
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However, despite these framework implementations, many businesses are still vulnerable to cyber threats.—
Vytautas Kaziukonis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those who are not vaccinated are susceptible to the disease, Calendar said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bigleaf hydrangeas are susceptible to moisture loss through their large leaves and may require extra irrigation during the heat of summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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“Unprotected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprotected. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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