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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
Congressional Republicans said the bill would protect Medicaid for vulnerable populations by removing undocumented immigrants and adults without disabilities who aren’t working.
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
There has yet to be evidence of community spread in California, according to the California Department of Public Health, but many public health experts are worried that with more unvaccinated people, the incredibly contagious virus is increasingly likely to find vulnerable humans to infect.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
The Suns don’t control any of their own first round picks between 2026 and 2031, with some of those picks owed to other teams and others vulnerable to swaps.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
Drivers can be stranded and left vulnerable, especially in unsafe locations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 22 June 2025
There has yet to be evidence of community spread in California, according to the California Department of Public Health, but many public health experts are worried that with more unvaccinated people, the incredibly contagious virus is increasingly likely to find vulnerable humans to infect.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
The Suns don’t control any of their own first round picks between 2026 and 2031, with some of those picks owed to other teams and others vulnerable to swaps.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 22 June 2025
Drivers can be stranded and left vulnerable, especially in unsafe locations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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Vulnerability: Dependence on encryption methods makes our personal information susceptible to quantum attacks.—
Jackie Shoback,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Sood did point out that the low COVID vaccination rates this season may make patients more susceptible to severe illness.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
26 June 2025
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But most unforgettable are the fantastic driving sequences and the almost casually riveting performances — with James Taylor making for a perfectly intense (and surprisingly charismatic) lead, an ideal foil for the garrulous, slightly helpless Oates.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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With the hot and humid conditions, ozone levels will become unhealthy for sensitive groups (people with lung disease, young children, older adults, etc.).—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The observatory’s mirror design, sensitive camera and telescope speed are all the first of its kind, enabling Rubin to spot tiny, faint objects such as asteroids.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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New Orleans acquired the rights to the pick from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the No. 23 pick and an unprotected 2026 first-round pick, according to ESPN.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2025
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The real head-scratcher came Wednesday night when New Orleans traded up from No. 23 to No. 13 with the Atlanta Hawks to take Maryland big man Derik Queen — and gave up a 2026 unprotected first-round pick in the process.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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Enjoy 360-degree airflow that gently surrounds your neck — no exposed blades, just cool comfort from every angle.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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In exposed areas, the plants may need some staking.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Premiums have skyrocketed, and coverage has shrunk, especially in wildfire and storm prone regions, exacerbating economic disruption and housing unaffordability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Other fire safety tips include obeying local burn bans and not driving or parking vehicles in dry grass, which can be prone to catching fire.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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