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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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2
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
Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Children are more vulnerable than adults to the impacts of heat illness and more at risk of injuries related to outdoor work.
—Georgia Christakis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
Local officials are particularly worried about spread of the measles virus into new areas and vulnerable populations, such as urban centers.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Any monetary system, including our current fiat arrangement, is vulnerable to manipulation.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Markle did not specify which of her pregnancies was followed by postpartum preeclampsia, but the conversation—a glimpse behind the curtain—is an honest and vulnerable one.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Children are more vulnerable than adults to the impacts of heat illness and more at risk of injuries related to outdoor work.
—Georgia Christakis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
Local officials are particularly worried about spread of the measles virus into new areas and vulnerable populations, such as urban centers.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Any monetary system, including our current fiat arrangement, is vulnerable to manipulation.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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Kevin Waldman is a psychological researcher at Northwestern University and the University of Michigan, specializing in the cognitive and developmental mechanisms underlying adolescent susceptibility to extremism.—
Kevin Waldman,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2025
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The other important factor was his being more familiar with how he is being pitched, as well as his own susceptibilities and the pitcher’s weaknesses.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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In fact, vitamin D is the only vitamin our bodies can synthesize in sufficient quantities just from exposure to energy from our planet’s vital star.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Much like poverty, there is a correlation between exposure to violent crime and academic outcomes.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those who are not vaccinated are susceptible to the disease, Calendar said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Learn more about management options and which food plants are most susceptible to this insect in our harlequin bug on vegetables web page.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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More generally, some people are concerned that becoming too reliant on AI for menial and routine tasks could lead to us becoming over-reliant and helpless, perhaps even to the detriment of human problem-solving or decision-making ability.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Asking for help isn’t the same as being helpless, Pryor noted.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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However, economists say trade deficits aren’t a sign of national weakness.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The visualisations below make clear how Arsenal can attack Madrid’s areas of weakness.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Concerns have been raised about DOGE operatives, many with ties to Musk's companies, gaining access to sensitive government data without adequate oversight or experience.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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In late March, four Taiwanese soldiers, three of whom were part of a unit that provides security for Taiwan’s Presidential Office, were jailed for up to seven years after being convicted of selling pictures of sensitive information to China.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For now, critics say the public remains uninformed—and potentially unprotected.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is a standard precaution to prevent other hackers from exploiting the flaw, while some users are still unprotected.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of AI sensitivities prompting, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While price sensitivity doesn’t usually affect luxury buyers, as previously explained by Randall Holcombe, professor of economics at Florida State University, to WWD, some other factors can impact the sale of Swiss brands in the U.S., including fear of a recession and market volatility.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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