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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1
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
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
However, Jones’ risk-taking ways leave him vulnerable on double moves and other slight-of-hand things offenses do to bait zone cornerbacks such as Jones.
—Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Light: Some investors worry mid-caps are more vulnerable to market volatility.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Currently, no laws require AI companies to disclose training data, leaving creators vulnerable to exploitation.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Staff used pepper spray to subdue youths who were suicidal, medically vulnerable and as young as 12, the groups said, asking for a federal investigation into the practices.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
However, Jones’ risk-taking ways leave him vulnerable on double moves and other slight-of-hand things offenses do to bait zone cornerbacks such as Jones.
—Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Light: Some investors worry mid-caps are more vulnerable to market volatility.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Currently, no laws require AI companies to disclose training data, leaving creators vulnerable to exploitation.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 7 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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For instance, workers who use AI to learn about topics or validate their work once completed seem less susceptible to being replaced than those who are asked to delegate entire tasks to AI.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 Aug. 2025
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Pregnant women are especially susceptible to listeria infection, which can result in miscarriage, the agency added.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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At the same time, the labor market has shown growing signs of weakness.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Until recently, in fact, many people considered empathy in a leader to be a weakness rather than a strength.—
Toby Lester,
Harvard Business Review,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Short-term health risks, especially for sensitive populations, can include eyes, throat and nose irritation, asthma attacks, coughing and shortness of breath.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Aug. 2025
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There’s another potential dynamic at play, too: Will humans be more willing to divulge more sensitive details to a machine than another human?—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly 80% of kindergarteners in Idaho in the 2023-24 school year were vaccinated, leaving about 20% unprotected, according to the annual National Immunization Survey.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Aug. 2025
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He was then drafted 13th overall in this year’s NBA draft following a bold move up the board by New Orleans, which parted with an unprotected 2026 first-round pick in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Here, sustainability means honoring this profound sensitivity.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Does your sensitivity hold you back from reaching out to others?—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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