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
On Monday, finance ministers from the G7 nations huddled in Washington over their vulnerability in the critical mineral supply chains.
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Didi Tang, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Leaders must respond to anxieties about vulnerability while preserving access to both China and the United States.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile a politics of vulnerability—as illustrated by the successful first week of the Mamdani Era—can make governance support the ways and reasons for living.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Pockets of vulnerability North Carolina, overall, has a higher vaccination rate among kindergarteners than most other states.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Keep Stress in Check Stress suppresses the immune system, increasing vulnerability to cold-causing viruses.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
First, a centralized federal database would create a significant vulnerability to cyber intrusions.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Anyone who’s been judged, rejected, or ghosted for doing so knows how punishing that vulnerability can be.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
The firm builds exposure maps that visualize an individual’s digital vulnerabilities — linking addresses, relatives, dormant emails, old domains, platform accounts, leaked identifiers and dark-web traces into a single cohesive picture.
—Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Didi Tang, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Leaders must respond to anxieties about vulnerability while preserving access to both China and the United States.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile a politics of vulnerability—as illustrated by the successful first week of the Mamdani Era—can make governance support the ways and reasons for living.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Pockets of vulnerability North Carolina, overall, has a higher vaccination rate among kindergarteners than most other states.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Keep Stress in Check Stress suppresses the immune system, increasing vulnerability to cold-causing viruses.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
First, a centralized federal database would create a significant vulnerability to cyber intrusions.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
Anyone who’s been judged, rejected, or ghosted for doing so knows how punishing that vulnerability can be.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
The firm builds exposure maps that visualize an individual’s digital vulnerabilities — linking addresses, relatives, dormant emails, old domains, platform accounts, leaked identifiers and dark-web traces into a single cohesive picture.
—Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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That's likely because, when the balance of gut bacteria is disturbed, immune regulation may falter, increasing inflammation and susceptibility to autoimmune reactions.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Keep leaves dust-free and windows clean to increase light exposure.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Low, consistent exposure to fluoride is widely credited for dramatic declines in decaying teeth.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The strengths and weaknesses are always shown in a game like this.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to the Mayo Clinic, CMS is caused by a gene change that results in muscle weakness, which worsens with physical activity.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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With hormonal changes like sensitivity, breakouts, or dryness, skin often benefits from gentler, more supportive formulas that focus on comfort, hydration, and protection.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rare-earth deposits are also frequently found alongside radioactive uranium, heightening environmental and political sensitivities as Greenland seeks to grow its tourism industry.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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