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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
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Any center of liberal and free thought from pop music to Ivy League universities is vulnerable to authoritarian impulses.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Crowded plants grow into a jungle that reduces production and makes plants vulnerable to insects and disease.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
If a redraw goes forward, the most vulnerable House incumbents would be Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) in the southwestern 3rd Congressional District and Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) in the southeastern 1st Congressional District.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
The lack of comprehensive flood data and disclosure leaves many homeowners vulnerable to financial losses, as seen in cases like Ashley Bowman’s, where undisclosed flood history led to significant personal and financial turmoil.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Any center of liberal and free thought from pop music to Ivy League universities is vulnerable to authoritarian impulses.
—Stephen Collinson, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Crowded plants grow into a jungle that reduces production and makes plants vulnerable to insects and disease.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
If a redraw goes forward, the most vulnerable House incumbents would be Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) in the southwestern 3rd Congressional District and Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) in the southeastern 1st Congressional District.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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Research has demonstrated having a good level of vitamin D3 likely supports your body’s immune function, and possibly lowers your susceptibility to certain autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, according to a 2020 review published in Nutrients.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Fine particle pollution—known as PM2.5—can penetrate deep into the lungs, exacerbating conditions like asthma and increasing susceptibility to lung infections.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The report provides recommendations to Western companies sourcing from the Uyghur Region, who must urgently trace their supply chain and address any points of exposure to Uyghur forced labour at every tier of the supply chain.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Airport exposures are especially concerning due to the high number of people an infected traveler may encounter—in terminals, in transit, and on flights.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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However, those who are squeamish might want to avoid these six dog breeds that new research discovered are more susceptible to diarrhea.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Immigrants are also more susceptible to invisibility as their credit file in the U.S. does not take into account their credit history in their origin country.—
Afshan Musani,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Her husband said the crash has left him feeling helpless.—
Melissa Chan,
NBC news,
8 June 2025
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Even if a new microorganism adapted to space or some other environment were to cause disease, humans still wouldn’t necessarily be helpless, Adalja said.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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And the weakness is extending to other travel industry forecasts, like hotels.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Amino acids are more easily absorbed than proteins and do not damage the intestinal environment, which means even those with sensitive digestions can take them.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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This principle, applied across all workloads, is instrumental for reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The Magic acquired guard Desmond Bane, while the Grizzlies acquired four unprotected first-round picks.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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Memphis traded Desmond Bane to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first round picks, and one first round pick swap according to Shams Charania.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The department will not be releasing additional details about the case because of its sensitivity and the victim’s age, according to the release.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Organizations must embrace: • Responsiveness over rigidity • Continuous learning over static optimization • Signal sensitivity over status reporting This isn’t hypothetical.—
Gowtham Chilakapati,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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