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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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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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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
Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
There has yet to be evidence of community spread in California, according to the California Department of Public Health, but many public health experts are worried that with more unvaccinated people, the incredibly contagious virus is increasingly likely to find vulnerable humans to infect.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
The Suns don’t control any of their own first round picks between 2026 and 2031, with some of those picks owed to other teams and others vulnerable to swaps.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
Drivers can be stranded and left vulnerable, especially in unsafe locations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Adjective
Congressional Republicans said the bill would protect Medicaid for vulnerable populations by removing undocumented immigrants and adults without disabilities who aren’t working.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
There has yet to be evidence of community spread in California, according to the California Department of Public Health, but many public health experts are worried that with more unvaccinated people, the incredibly contagious virus is increasingly likely to find vulnerable humans to infect.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
The Suns don’t control any of their own first round picks between 2026 and 2031, with some of those picks owed to other teams and others vulnerable to swaps.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
Drivers can be stranded and left vulnerable, especially in unsafe locations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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This historical performance underscores the stock’s susceptibility to macroeconomic uncertainty.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The cuts include a study on how to improve tobacco regulatory science to reduce health disparities, a study to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural communities, a study on neurobiological susceptibility to peer pressure and drug use among teenagers, and a study on malaria in Africa.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The categories are: Class I - a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Seagate has wisely focused on enterprise-grade, high-capacity HDDs while reducing its production of lower-capacity consumer drives and limiting SSD exposure.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Vulnerability: Dependence on encryption methods makes our personal information susceptible to quantum attacks.—
Jackie Shoback,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Justin Strnad played a ton last year and mostly held up well, but relying on him and Cody Barton for a big chunk of last year after Singleton tore his ACL is part of what made the Broncos more susceptible in the middle of the field as the season went along.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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But most unforgettable are the fantastic driving sequences and the almost casually riveting performances — with James Taylor making for a perfectly intense (and surprisingly charismatic) lead, an ideal foil for the garrulous, slightly helpless Oates.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Frank is committed to improving players’ strengths and weaknesses, and this is an area that could facilitate Tel’s development.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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The pair argues that Europe risks falling behind not due to a lack of technical capability but because of structural market weaknesses.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Rochester recommends baby shampoo to get your hair and makeup brushes grease-free and without any additives that may irritate sensitive face skin.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, privacy, data security and intellectual property concerns must be addressed when handling sensitive or unpublished research material.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The Hawks ended up trading the No. 13 pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 23 pick and what could be a very valuable unprotected 2026 first-round pick.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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The real head-scratcher came Wednesday night when New Orleans traded up from No. 23 to No. 13 with the Atlanta Hawks to take Maryland big man Derik Queen — and gave up a 2026 unprotected first-round pick in the process.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Thanks to an extended frequency range, high sensitivity drivers and good temperature tolerance, these IEMs have a sound signature that’s closer to the type of sound produced by expensive electrostatic and planar-magnetic models.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the talks, said Trump believes the immediate threat from Iran has been neutralized and that Netanyahu understood the U.S. position.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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