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as in susceptibility
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
vulnerability to infection
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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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as in susceptible
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
I'm vulnerable to sunburn whenever I go out in the sun
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as in helpless
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
vulnerable baby chicks
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Recent Examples of vulnerability
Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
But in those spaces, Dana said, there were also predators looking for vulnerable people.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
As another condition, staff are recommending that the agency study the path’s impact on safety, bridge traffic and vulnerable communities, Gervase said.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
There’s a practical benefit to this, along with the synthetics’ super-strength; a story about aliens let loose on a vulnerable human populace would likely have to be a short one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The report was rife with errors, including citations to some studies that didn’t exist, but experts agree that children are especially vulnerable to the negative effects of ultraprocessed foods.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
But in those spaces, Dana said, there were also predators looking for vulnerable people.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
As another condition, staff are recommending that the agency study the path’s impact on safety, bridge traffic and vulnerable communities, Gervase said.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
There’s a practical benefit to this, along with the synthetics’ super-strength; a story about aliens let loose on a vulnerable human populace would likely have to be a short one.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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Regarding particle pollution, the EPA states that studies have linked exposure to a range of health effects, including respiratory symptoms such as coughing and wheezing, the development of asthma, and increased susceptibility to respiratory infections.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The chatbots’ vulnerability to manipulation, along with their susceptibility to groupthink and their inability to recognize basic facts, should alarm all of us about the growing reliance on these research tools in industry, education, and the media.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Leaders are worried about legal exposure, regulatory changes and the long-term security of confidential information.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Even low levels of exposure are linked to serious health issues, including fatigue, headache, stomach pain, vomiting or neurologic changes, according to the FDA.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
14 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
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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
Noun
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Kindness may sound like a luxury in today’s high-takes, deliver-faster, do more with less, margin-tighter world—or worse, weakness.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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History shows, however, that strengths can become weaknesses over time, and that is the most dangerous threat looming over these titans.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Federated Learning: This privacy-preserving technique allows AI models to learn from decentralized data across games and platforms without compromising user privacy, enhancing moderation without centralizing sensitive data.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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They are also believed to degrade water quality, which can hurt sensitive organisms like freshwater mussels.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to absorbing Highsmith’s $5.6 million expiring contract, the Nets acquired an unprotected 2032 second-round pick from Miami while sending a 2026 second-round pick, protected from No. 31 to No. 55, to the Heat, per the team.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Nuggets sent Porter to the Brooklyn Nets, along with an unprotected 2032 first-round draft pick, for Cam Johnson.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This heat sensitivity forced Goldie toward the forensic study of cold volcanoes.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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Much like your skin, your scalp suffers from exposure, often resulting in dryness, sensitivity and an overall lack of vitality.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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