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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
Roof leaks from snow, ice or sleet Your roof is one of the more vulnerable parts of your home when snow, ice and sleet fall— and this kind of damage would be covered under a standard homeowners insurance policy.
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Check on vulnerable friends and family.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Other vulnerabilities Beyond the issue of public schools, there are the programs that help support the state’s most vulnerable.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
From the Norsemen to the Danes and now us, Greenland has often been framed as an empty, available, and strategically vulnerable place.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
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Liz Knueven, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Check on vulnerable friends and family.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Other vulnerabilities Beyond the issue of public schools, there are the programs that help support the state’s most vulnerable.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
From the Norsemen to the Danes and now us, Greenland has often been framed as an empty, available, and strategically vulnerable place.
—Tim Neville, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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Common Pests and Diseases Like all plants, hoyas can be susceptible to pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Overall, Joseph’s defense generated five turnovers but looked often helpless against James Cook on the ground (24 carries for 117 yards) or Kincaid (six catches for 83 yards and a score).—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Jan. 2026
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Parents remain helpless between the clutching fear and unavoidable inaction.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Overnight lows in the teens could also become life-threatening, the weather service said, and could put unprotected livestock and pets at risk.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Heat is currently only able to trade two unprotected first-round picks.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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The room has a Prohibition Era feel, with its exposed brick bar, antique marble floors, warm lighting and leather barstools.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Jan. 2026
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During that intrusion, the attacker discovered an exposed API that could be used to access customer information linked to 700Credit's dealership clients.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Legislators have generally steered clear of that type of demotion, fearing a backlash from disgruntled voters, who are prone to see students as consumers entitled to a voice about their own education.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Because the tragus area is prone to swelling, Tash recommends switching to a mini hoop once the piercing has fully healed, which can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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