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
Additionally, tankers coming from Asia can take weeks to arrive in California, creating new vulnerabilities.
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Peet and Shear developed a strong creative chemistry, with her input shaping the script’s exploration of vulnerability, middle age and the complexities of Brooklyn life.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a brief track on the album, not even two minutes in length, that dives head first into the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening up in order to fall in love.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
For enterprises, these kind of vulnerabilities are a nonstarter.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Firearms experts debated the extent to which Glock could design the vulnerability to modification out of their pistols.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
There is no perfect global energy solution devoid of chokepoints, vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions, Sefa-Nyarko said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite the sour mood, Democrats have yet to fully capitalize on Republican vulnerabilities.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
This section features collages, handwritten notes, and paintings that explore themes of adolescence, vulnerability, and alienation through childlike figures.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Peet and Shear developed a strong creative chemistry, with her input shaping the script’s exploration of vulnerability, middle age and the complexities of Brooklyn life.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a brief track on the album, not even two minutes in length, that dives head first into the uncertainty and vulnerability of opening up in order to fall in love.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
For enterprises, these kind of vulnerabilities are a nonstarter.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Firearms experts debated the extent to which Glock could design the vulnerability to modification out of their pistols.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
There is no perfect global energy solution devoid of chokepoints, vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions, Sefa-Nyarko said.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite the sour mood, Democrats have yet to fully capitalize on Republican vulnerabilities.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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Trump opposes the use of universal mail-in balloting because of its susceptibility to fraud, including ballot harvesting and non-citizens voting.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dimond singled out the secrecy of guardianship and conservatorship systems as central to their susceptibility to fraud and abuse.—
JC Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
22 Mar. 2026
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His early exposure to varsity gave him confidence.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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TikTok is introducing the badge with inaugural partners Samba and LiveRamp, two companies that specialize in connecting media exposure to real-world outcomes.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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To play for Hurley is to understand that taking a play off is not acceptable, that bending over and tugging at your short hems – a sure sign, in Hurley’s estimation, of weakness – will earn you either a death stare or a run up the steps.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, Hough also said a formal public apology and a commitment to take relevant sensitivity training could be an alternative.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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