1
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
That leaves vulnerable Americans, like plaintiff Anh Nguyen, in a precarious position.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2025
But some healthy people still want to get vaccinated to reduce their risk of getting sick at all, missing work or school, developing long COVID or spreading the virus to vulnerable people, such as older family members and friends with other health issues.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Of all those ecosystems, Bacalar is arguably the most beautiful—and vulnerable.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
His character in Pillion would never dare be this vulnerable and honest in public, and perhaps not even in private.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Oct. 2025
But some healthy people still want to get vaccinated to reduce their risk of getting sick at all, missing work or school, developing long COVID or spreading the virus to vulnerable people, such as older family members and friends with other health issues.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Oct. 2025
Of all those ecosystems, Bacalar is arguably the most beautiful—and vulnerable.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
His character in Pillion would never dare be this vulnerable and honest in public, and perhaps not even in private.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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Avoid using a trimmer or weed whacker close to tree trunks, as these tools may damage bark and leave fruit trees more susceptible to disease.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, immunity from prior vaccination may have diminished over time, leaving them more susceptible if vaccine coverage falls and infections spread more widely.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cheryl Harris Gates, 43, of Charlotte, is also charged with contaminating food or drink to render one mentally incapacitated or physically helpless; stalking; and damage to property.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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All were helpless to slow Carolina’s running game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Options may include topical corticosteroids or nonsteroidal immunomodulators, which are often used on sensitive areas or for long-term control.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the best piece from those two trades might be a subsequent trade that converted three of the least valuable picks into an unprotected 2031 Phoenix first (more on that in a minute).—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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That delay leaves children unprotected for longer periods of time against highly contagious diseases.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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The eggs are the first fossils to be reliably dated from the Qinglongshan fossil reserve, which includes three sites containing more than 3,000 eggs, the majority of which are semi-exposed and preserved in 3D, with their original shapes largely intact.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Showcase the Apple iPhone Air’s slim design while protecting it with this bumper that leaves the front and back exposed.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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