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
Meanwhile, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has canceled various assessments to determine vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
The group pummelled the bot with more than 1,000 prompts to bypass the safeguards and convince Claude they were allowed to test the system for vulnerabilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Yet her songs remain disarmingly human, meditating on desire, vulnerability, and self-examination.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has canceled various assessments to determine vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Alana said human trafficking happens in times of uncertainty and vulnerability.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The investment comes as Europe continues to face vulnerabilities exposed by the 2022 energy crisis.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The doctor–patient relationship is one of the rare places where democratic equality and human vulnerability collide.
—Scott Hamilton, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
The association was slightly stronger among people who had previously experienced a stroke, suggesting that underlying vascular disease may increase vulnerability.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
The group pummelled the bot with more than 1,000 prompts to bypass the safeguards and convince Claude they were allowed to test the system for vulnerabilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Yet her songs remain disarmingly human, meditating on desire, vulnerability, and self-examination.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has canceled various assessments to determine vulnerabilities to critical infrastructure.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Alana said human trafficking happens in times of uncertainty and vulnerability.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The investment comes as Europe continues to face vulnerabilities exposed by the 2022 energy crisis.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
The doctor–patient relationship is one of the rare places where democratic equality and human vulnerability collide.
—Scott Hamilton, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
The association was slightly stronger among people who had previously experienced a stroke, suggesting that underlying vascular disease may increase vulnerability.
—Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
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Fool Proof™ Gardenia exhibits lower susceptibility to common diseases and displays impressive drought tolerance.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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What has changed is not human susceptibility but machine competence.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Also exercise earlier in the day rather than right before bed, keeping as regular a sleep schedule as possible, including on weekends, and getting light exposure in the morning.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Study authors also found that, during twilight hours, every exposure taken will likely have at least one streak in it with these circumstances.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The president's endorsement didn't clear the GOP crowded field to replace Greene — some observers cast that as a sign of weakness — but Fuller easily overcame other Republican contenders.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Adding to the turbulence is Korea's sensitivity to energy prices.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Shaynak was impressed with the sensitivity of Sachs’s final script.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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