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
China has been seeking to present itself as a reliable economic partner, as Europe struggles with a new, less certain relationship with Washington and the vulnerabilities in its supply chains exposed last year.
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Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Advertisement One only needs to consider the ongoing humanitarian emergencies in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan to realize the consequences of giving up on our global responsibilities toward those who live with the extreme vulnerabilities that come with war.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
That combination and contradiction is the key to the character’s appeal, and the moments in the film where Carradine lets Lewis’ vulnerability show through the cracks in the armor of hopefulness he’s constructed for himself elevate the entire movie.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
Many companies and government agencies offer bug bounties for ethical hackers, sometimes offering many thousands of dollars for details about computer vulnerabilities.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The area is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot — a designation that signals both exceptional biological richness and vulnerability to habitat loss.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The first part of that is just like transparency and vulnerability.
—Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2026
Viewers applauded their openness and vulnerabilities, tackling the hard topics in front of cameras that could help people at home struggling with similar issues.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Nonetheless, political observers see a landscape of vulnerabilities for the second-term president heading into the 2026 elections.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Advertisement One only needs to consider the ongoing humanitarian emergencies in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan to realize the consequences of giving up on our global responsibilities toward those who live with the extreme vulnerabilities that come with war.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
That combination and contradiction is the key to the character’s appeal, and the moments in the film where Carradine lets Lewis’ vulnerability show through the cracks in the armor of hopefulness he’s constructed for himself elevate the entire movie.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
Many companies and government agencies offer bug bounties for ethical hackers, sometimes offering many thousands of dollars for details about computer vulnerabilities.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The area is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot — a designation that signals both exceptional biological richness and vulnerability to habitat loss.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The first part of that is just like transparency and vulnerability.
—Outside Online, 25 Feb. 2026
Viewers applauded their openness and vulnerabilities, tackling the hard topics in front of cameras that could help people at home struggling with similar issues.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026
Nonetheless, political observers see a landscape of vulnerabilities for the second-term president heading into the 2026 elections.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
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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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There needs to be more careful selection of judges to vet for susceptibility to corruption, and more transparency in how scores are derived.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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In addition to worry over exposure to toxins in food and drinking water, more than 60% of American adults are also very or somewhat concerned about chemicals that industry uses in children’s toys and baby products, food packaging, and personal care products such as makeup, the Pew survey found.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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But exposure to air, moisture, oils from your hands, and everyday use cause darkening, or patina, which can range from honey tones to deep browns to even subtle green tones over time.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Trump claimed sweeping victories on crime and border security despite political weakness and record-low approval ratings.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement On social media, people describe suffering from a range of side effects after experimenting with unapproved peptides, including migraines, weakness, depression, nausea and vomiting, and anhedonia, a condition in which people stop being able to experience joy or pleasure.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Both provide similar amounts of protein, but labneh may be easier to digest for people with lactose sensitivities.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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