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as in susceptibility
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
vulnerability to infection
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as in exposure
the state of being left without shelter or protection against something harmful
the vulnerability of the car to vandalism when it's parked on the street
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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 vulnerability
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The current application of the law has sparked significant outrage, with critics calling it an overreach that risks unjustly criminalizing a vulnerable community.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Actress Jennifer Coolidge won an Emmy for her comic, kooky yet vulnerable turn in 2022, one of five Emmies won by the White Lotus.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsom was met with a mix of praise and criticism, including from fellow state Democrats who accused the governor of abandoning a vulnerable minority group.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
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—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The current application of the law has sparked significant outrage, with critics calling it an overreach that risks unjustly criminalizing a vulnerable community.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Actress Jennifer Coolidge won an Emmy for her comic, kooky yet vulnerable turn in 2022, one of five Emmies won by the White Lotus.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsom was met with a mix of praise and criticism, including from fellow state Democrats who accused the governor of abandoning a vulnerable minority group.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
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But the chains of transmission grew quickly in the early months of 2019, faster than changes in susceptibility from vaccination rates could explain, suggesting that close contact rates were had increased, especially among young children.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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With California comes the area’s susceptibility to intense weather, including wildfires, flooding, mudslides and earthquakes.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Since Giddens played at Kansas State for his entire college career, he wasn’t given as much media exposure.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The doctor added that recovery would best continue away from the hospital, where exposure to viruses risks weakening the Holy Father's condition.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The monounsaturated fat makes canola less susceptible to oxidation, Kane adds.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The number of children who are not getting the measles vaccine has increased, making the U.S. population more susceptible to infection.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bailey's predicament isn't the first time a dog has found itself in an amusingly helpless situation.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Flames’ penalty kill was the NHL’s best in March before Monday (95.5 percent), but the Maple Leafs made the group look helpless with one goal from William Nylander and two by Matthews.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fashion chains attributed some of that weakness to cold weather and were clearly crossing their fingers and hoping the trend changed with the weather.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Any signs of internal weakness represent an opportunity for the opposition.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation, which is often more prevalent with higher percentages of urea.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Roughly 280,000 school children were unvaccinated and unprotected against measles during the 2023-2024 school year alone, the CDC said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
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The cuts risk losing the web of contacts built during years of working in those countries and leaving groups on the ground unprotected from government repression, Twining argued in the call.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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This sensitivity to swings in rates is known as duration.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, most drinks are stirred— a subtle yet intentional decision that maintains the ambiance and cultural sensitivity.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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