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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
Soap dispensers are just as vulnerable.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
For some people, showering can even feel vulnerable or anxiety-producing during this time.
—Yara Simón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
At the same time, local governments may start pulling back on support aimed at the most vulnerable Floridians, including veterans’ assistance, health clinics and homeless shelters.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
His priorities include protecting children and the most vulnerable residents.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
For some people, showering can even feel vulnerable or anxiety-producing during this time.
—Yara Simón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
At the same time, local governments may start pulling back on support aimed at the most vulnerable Floridians, including veterans’ assistance, health clinics and homeless shelters.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
His priorities include protecting children and the most vulnerable residents.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
Adjective
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That’s because, unlike their salaried counterparts, boomers’ asset returns aren’t tied to inflation and are therefore more susceptible to declines in the real value of their disposable income.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Choose less susceptible plants for future plantings.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mikey Eyssimont fed Khusnutdinov low in the right circle and, with a Fraser Minten screen, snapped it past the helpless Skinner for his 13th of the season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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There had been a prior collision with Marc Guehi, but the hosts’ No 9 had to ask the question of VAR by nestling the ball either side of a helpless Gianluigi Donnarumma.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Calming Medicinal Botanicals Korean insiders know that soothing ingredients such as mugwort extract and Centella asiatica (commonly referred to as cica) still reign supreme in K-Beauty to help treat inflamed or sensitive skin.—
Charlotte Cho,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2026
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That insight, relayed to Israeli counterparts, accelerated the timeline for a strike to capitalize on the opportunity, the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters, told CBS News.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The personal cost of having children unprotected against the world’s most contagious virus is impossible to measure.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Their tenants were unprotected.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hoary vervain is a drought tolerant perennial perfect for hot, exposed sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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An exposed décolletage keeps the silhouette from being basic while keeping it classy.—
Collette Grimes,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Broccoli sprouts reach for any source of available light and are prone to becoming leggy.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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