vulnerableness

noun

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as in violability

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  1. vulnerability
  2. exposure
  3. openness
  4. susceptibility
  5. harm's way
  6. liability
Noun
  • Even his personal admission, from early in our interview, signals that Fern approaches his art with a transparent vulnerability.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • As coding assistants boost developer productivity, DevOps platforms have evolved to automate software delivery, whereas security tools and observability platforms are better at identifying vulnerabilities and delivering operational insights.
    — Kumar Chivukula, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of vulnerability
Noun
  • Snipping a bra strap is quick and can minimize exposure while applying the pad directly to a woman’s skin.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The measure is intended to reduce students’ exposure to ashfall and allow local authorities to adjust classroom activities based on conditions on the ground.
    — Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of exposure
Noun
  • After the talks in the Kremlin, Ushakov described the talks as constructive and carried out with the utmost openness and trust.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
  • San Francisco is often characterized by its hype and unbridled enthusiasm around AI, but Frosst says there’s an openness to friendly debate in Toronto that feels unique.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of openness
Noun
  • Operation Spider’s Web was a spectacular success for Ukrainian forces—and a chilling reminder of the United States’ susceptibility to a similar attack.
    — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
  • More fertilizer will likely bring about a higher quality lawn, but along with that carpet-like appearance comes higher water demands, more mowing, and in some cases, a greater susceptibility to pests and diseases.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of susceptibility
Noun
  • Miller is advocating to modernize the World Trade Center Health Program to keep up with the new technology and screening for first responders who put themselves in harm's way on 9/11 and didn't know it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The police officers who responded were hailed for putting themselves in harm's way to help people escape.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of harm's way
Noun
  • The attribution of liability that the author references is but one example.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Bohm’s lawsuit, which was filed in Philadelphia County on March 25, alleged Daniel and Lisa committed financial impropriety while running limited liability companies on his behalf and misrepresented their stakes in those entities.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of liability
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“Vulnerableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerableness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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