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as in susceptible
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
I'm vulnerable to sunburn whenever I go out in the sun
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as in helpless
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
vulnerable baby chicks
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Recent Examples of vulnerable
Congressional Republicans said the bill would protect Medicaid for vulnerable populations by removing undocumented immigrants and adults without disabilities who aren’t working.
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
There has yet to be evidence of community spread in California, according to the California Department of Public Health, but many public health experts are worried that with more unvaccinated people, the incredibly contagious virus is increasingly likely to find vulnerable humans to infect.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
The Suns don’t control any of their own first round picks between 2026 and 2031, with some of those picks owed to other teams and others vulnerable to swaps.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
Drivers can be stranded and left vulnerable, especially in unsafe locations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
There has yet to be evidence of community spread in California, according to the California Department of Public Health, but many public health experts are worried that with more unvaccinated people, the incredibly contagious virus is increasingly likely to find vulnerable humans to infect.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
The Suns don’t control any of their own first round picks between 2026 and 2031, with some of those picks owed to other teams and others vulnerable to swaps.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
Drivers can be stranded and left vulnerable, especially in unsafe locations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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Vulnerability: Dependence on encryption methods makes our personal information susceptible to quantum attacks.—
Jackie Shoback,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Justin Strnad played a ton last year and mostly held up well, but relying on him and Cody Barton for a big chunk of last year after Singleton tore his ACL is part of what made the Broncos more susceptible in the middle of the field as the season went along.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
26 June 2025
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But most unforgettable are the fantastic driving sequences and the almost casually riveting performances — with James Taylor making for a perfectly intense (and surprisingly charismatic) lead, an ideal foil for the garrulous, slightly helpless Oates.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The observatory’s mirror design, sensitive camera and telescope speed are all the first of its kind, enabling Rubin to spot tiny, faint objects such as asteroids.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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With the hot and humid conditions, ozone levels will become unhealthy for sensitive groups (people with lung disease, young children, older adults, etc.).—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The real head-scratcher came Wednesday night when New Orleans traded up from No. 23 to No. 13 with the Atlanta Hawks to take Maryland big man Derik Queen — and gave up a 2026 unprotected first-round pick in the process.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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The Hawks ended up trading the No. 13 pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 23 pick and what could be a very valuable unprotected 2026 first-round pick.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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The west side of your house is more exposed, thus hotter than the east side.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Rifkin noticed some exposed brick in the back of the store.—
Robert Sullivan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Premiums have skyrocketed, and coverage has shrunk, especially in wildfire and storm prone regions, exacerbating economic disruption and housing unaffordability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Machine washable Shower curtain liners are prone to building up with soap scum and mildew if not cleaned regularly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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