1
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
Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
In general, logging that focuses on extracting the highest-value trees leaves thinner trees that are more vulnerable to fires.
—Laura Dee, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to raising prices, this consolidation has allowed firms to shed manufacturing capacity with little consequence—including by switching to narrow, just-in-time supply chains that are highly vulnerable to disruption.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Saving currently endangered species A number of experts say that bringing back extinct animals will not solve any conservation problems and that efforts would be better spent trying to find ways to save current critically endangered or vulnerable species.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Some experts say people are more vulnerable to job scams during uncertain times like these, when a wave of job cuts draws widespread attention and recession fears make the economy feel increasingly unstable.
—Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
In general, logging that focuses on extracting the highest-value trees leaves thinner trees that are more vulnerable to fires.
—Laura Dee, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to raising prices, this consolidation has allowed firms to shed manufacturing capacity with little consequence—including by switching to narrow, just-in-time supply chains that are highly vulnerable to disruption.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Saving currently endangered species A number of experts say that bringing back extinct animals will not solve any conservation problems and that efforts would be better spent trying to find ways to save current critically endangered or vulnerable species.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 11 Apr. 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
Noun
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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
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Its quarterly rebalancing strategy provides exposure to favorable conditions while cushioning against downturns, as explained in the RV Portfolio performance sheet.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
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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Risks to Consider Broadcom is still susceptible to broader economic trends.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
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
Noun
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During periods of economic weakness when lending activity slows, consumers with high credit scores sometimes can take advantage of attractive offers.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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This move addresses one ongoing weakness with Bluesky: knowing who is real.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Companies frequently suffer data breaches, leaking large amounts of sensitive information.—
Vytautas Kaziukonis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the air quality index, anything over 100 for pollutants and fine particulates in the air is considered unhealthy, especially for people who are sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants, including children and adults with pre-existing respiratory problems.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 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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Finding narratives that can still cut through the noise and resonate with fractured audiences will demand unprecedented creativity and sensitivity from communicators.—
Fahad Qadir,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But outside of folks with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, there’s no conclusive evidence that gluten consumption triggers inflammation.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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