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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
The situation has widened the gap between those living on limited incomes—such as retirees and vulnerable families—and those who receive remittances from abroad.
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Sarah Moreno
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Heat can be dangerous when indoor temperatures reach 90° or above, and vulnerable groups (elderly, infants, and anyone with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions) should take caution in temps lower than that.
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Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
In a vulnerable post shared to social media in 2020, American Horror Story star Cheyenne Jackson opened up about having had several hair transplants done over the course of 14 years.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
In Baltimore City, people can also call 311 to report specific concerns about vulnerable neighbors on code red extreme heat alert days.
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Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Sarah Moreno
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Heat can be dangerous when indoor temperatures reach 90° or above, and vulnerable groups (elderly, infants, and anyone with cardiovascular or respiratory conditions) should take caution in temps lower than that.
—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
In a vulnerable post shared to social media in 2020, American Horror Story star Cheyenne Jackson opened up about having had several hair transplants done over the course of 14 years.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
In Baltimore City, people can also call 311 to report specific concerns about vulnerable neighbors on code red extreme heat alert days.
—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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According to Martin Velasquez, a Yuma Proving Ground team lead, earlier CROWS variants were too large for the platform, did not meet transport requirements, and were susceptible to damage during sustained firing.
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Since the 1970s, engineers have known that concrete buildings are particularly susceptible to earthquakes and seek to reinforce new construction with steel.
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But when his son Naseer was born in May 2025, Ajas Ahmed had never felt so helpless.
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Over the course of a 60-yard run, Maradona danced past opponents, escaped challenges and left English defenders helpless before beating the goalkeeper with a clinical finish.
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Rescuers then wait intently for any indication of life, using sensitive microphones or telescopic cameras or simply pressing an ear against the rubble, hoping to detect a voice, a knock or the faintest movement.
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So far, the administration has sued multiple states unsuccessfully in attempts to obtain sensitive voter-roll data to run through a federal database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, program.
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If your cat or dog is outdoors and unprotected, fleas hitch a ride and come indoors with them.
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The Celtics’ final offer to the Bucks included 29-year-old five-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown and two unprotected first-round picks, according to Charania.
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Some lenders are more exposed than others.
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The outer layers of the star will eventually cool and disperse, leaving a nebula of ex-stellar material surrounding the sun's core, which will then become an exposed cooling stellar remnant called a white dwarf.
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People who are pregnant, prone to blood clots or have implanted medical devices should skip vibration plates entirely.
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Both potatoes and cucumbers are prone to blight, which can ruin them if planted close together, says Bolles.
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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