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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
As this occurs, wave runup and ocean overwash are forecast to develop, especially across the more vulnerable areas of Hwy 12 near Pony Pens where weakened dune structures are noted.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Officials in recent days ordered evacuations in parts of Kingston vulnerable to flash-flooding and storm surge.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The league said at the time that those players may be more vulnerable to manipulation.
—Jessica Golden,dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
For many shrubs, pruning in the fall weakens the plant by spurring tender new growth that is vulnerable to coming frosts.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Officials in recent days ordered evacuations in parts of Kingston vulnerable to flash-flooding and storm surge.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The league said at the time that those players may be more vulnerable to manipulation.
—Jessica Golden,dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
For many shrubs, pruning in the fall weakens the plant by spurring tender new growth that is vulnerable to coming frosts.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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Washington only had one offensive possession in the third quarter and were susceptible to punts in the fourth.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Picking the Wrong Location Planting fruit trees in overly shady spots or poorly draining soil inhibits fruiting and makes your plants more susceptible to pests, diseases, and rot.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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These brawls further eroded democratic norms, while driving voters away from left-wing and moderate parties who seemed helpless to halt them.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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She was resigned to her fate, helpless with indignation.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, people who are lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy may experience discomfort.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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The key to detecting them, then, wasn’t to simply build a detector sensitive enough to see each individual neutrino; that would be a practically impossible task.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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The moral of its story is that becoming a stereotype can lead to someone’s demise, especially for Black women who are left vulnerable and unprotected when their community falls apart.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Patterson said residents should take steps to protect sensitive plants and unprotected outdoor plumbing as temperatures drop.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Defenseman Jacob Trouba stopped what seemed like a sure goal with his stick, helping goaltender Jakob Dostal by knocking away a shot headed toward an exposed side of the net.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dolphins, being long-lived and highly exposed, can serve as nature's early warning system.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
14 Oct. 2025
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Ergofoot Orthopedic Slippers For those on my holiday list who have more sensitive and pain-prone feet, this orthopedic pair stands out from the crowd.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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