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
In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Heat risk is some function of heat exposure, vulnerability, the ability to adapt to or manage the exposure, complacency, and misunderstanding of the new realities of climate change.
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Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Heat Risk Explorer builds on the work of an urban heat risk vulnerability index created by the city of San Diego and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which modeled heat risk for the city.
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Madeleine Kashkooli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Mesaros detailed his experience with his smart glasses at AWS’ New York summit last week, where the company unveiled the coding phone app, upgrades to its AI assistant, and a product that detects and fixes code vulnerabilities.
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Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
On the outside, this pairing may look charming, but behind closed doors, Cancer craves a level of vulnerability and emotional intimacy that Libra struggles to provide on a regular basis.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
That vulnerability began with Wilde and her collaborators well before production.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The first signs of vulnerability in the Canadian back line?
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The collection explored masculinity through romance and vulnerability.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Heat risk is some function of heat exposure, vulnerability, the ability to adapt to or manage the exposure, complacency, and misunderstanding of the new realities of climate change.
—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Heat Risk Explorer builds on the work of an urban heat risk vulnerability index created by the city of San Diego and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which modeled heat risk for the city.
—
Madeleine Kashkooli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Mesaros detailed his experience with his smart glasses at AWS’ New York summit last week, where the company unveiled the coding phone app, upgrades to its AI assistant, and a product that detects and fixes code vulnerabilities.
—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
On the outside, this pairing may look charming, but behind closed doors, Cancer craves a level of vulnerability and emotional intimacy that Libra struggles to provide on a regular basis.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
That vulnerability began with Wilde and her collaborators well before production.
—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
The first signs of vulnerability in the Canadian back line?
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The collection explored masculinity through romance and vulnerability.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
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Overwatering, especially in poor-draining soils, can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and increased susceptibility to pests.
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Strawberry Planters Strawberries require unique growing conditions due to their shallow roots, trailing growth, and susceptibility to pests and root rot.
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Heatstroke becomes possible with prolonged exposure or physical activity.
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After the Eaton fire leveled swaths of Altadena and Pasadena — including his own home — photographer Kevin Cooley returned with strobes and long exposures to document what survived.
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The weakness that began in technology stocks spread through Asia and Europe on Tuesday, while precious metals also came under pressure as investors reassessed the path of interest rates.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The initial test flights showed that the aircraft handled better than expected despite the pitch sensitivity.
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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