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
Nearly 60% of training still focuses on vulnerabilities more than two years old, and 36% of exercises remain confined to foundational labs.
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James Hadley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Pokorny said the recent criminal sports gambling investigations by the Justice Department have exposed vulnerabilities in the major sports leagues and risk damaging the sports' brands.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The production confronts expectations of male dancers while also illuminating their vulnerability, strength and identity through classical and contemporary movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Paltrow, in her first major non-Marvel role in a decade, plays a former star coming out of early retirement with exultant grandeur and aching vulnerability.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Director and screenwriter Frank Perluso has signed on, along with Rourke, according to Hines, to make a film in which Rourke plays an aging bigot who reveals the unexpected vulnerability beneath his rough exterior, à la Gran Torino.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
The film did well, but its exclusion from the Film Editing category exposes a vulnerability.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
James Hadley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Pokorny said the recent criminal sports gambling investigations by the Justice Department have exposed vulnerabilities in the major sports leagues and risk damaging the sports' brands.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
The production confronts expectations of male dancers while also illuminating their vulnerability, strength and identity through classical and contemporary movement.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Paltrow, in her first major non-Marvel role in a decade, plays a former star coming out of early retirement with exultant grandeur and aching vulnerability.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Director and screenwriter Frank Perluso has signed on, along with Rourke, according to Hines, to make a film in which Rourke plays an aging bigot who reveals the unexpected vulnerability beneath his rough exterior, à la Gran Torino.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
The film did well, but its exclusion from the Film Editing category exposes a vulnerability.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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The Habit Of Self-Doubt While thin skin may indicate a susceptibility to external feedback, relentless self-doubt indicates a susceptibility to internal evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Just pausing can reduce susceptibility to misinformation.—
JT Torres,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2026
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Comparisons are being drawn to the 2021 winter storm Uri, which caused widespread power outages across Texas and resulted in over 200 fatalities due to prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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You May Be Exposed to Heavy Metals Another concern is heavy metal exposure.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
22 Jan. 2026
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Together, the cases highlight weaknesses in an industry that has long struggled to balance nutritional innovation with safety.—
Jillian Deutsch,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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In signing Díaz and Tucker, Los Angeles addressed two areas of weakness by throwing money at the top option on the market.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Because of the sensitivity of materials like wood and metal to temperature changes, the cold, dry air can lead to cracks and warping on your instrument.—
Elissa Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Jan. 2026
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People often mislabel this as burnout, stress or personal sensitivity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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