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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Recent Examples of vulnerability
Fears have mounted that increasingly powerful AI models could be a boon for cybercriminals hunting for software vulnerabilities, but many administration allies are wary of government regulation of the industry.
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Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The attacks are forcing Moscow to manage visible problems at home, exposing a vulnerability in a country whose global power has long rested on its energy sector.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Experts say Mythos can exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities at an unprecedented pace.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
While Israel has become a flashpoint in this race, DeGette’s greatest vulnerability is ultimately her long tenure in Congress, multiple political analysts told USA TODAY.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Last month, the company revealed it had been used by a select group of tech and internet giants to find over 6,000 high- or critical-severity vulnerabilities.
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Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Jeff said the positive gains in the Club's cybersecurity names could be related to a Friday Wall Street Journal report that Chinese AI systems have matched Anthropic's Mythos in finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The attacks are forcing Moscow to manage visible problems at home, exposing a vulnerability in a country whose global power has long rested on its energy sector.
—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Experts say Mythos can exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities at an unprecedented pace.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
While Israel has become a flashpoint in this race, DeGette’s greatest vulnerability is ultimately her long tenure in Congress, multiple political analysts told USA TODAY.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Last month, the company revealed it had been used by a select group of tech and internet giants to find over 6,000 high- or critical-severity vulnerabilities.
—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Jeff said the positive gains in the Club's cybersecurity names could be related to a Friday Wall Street Journal report that Chinese AI systems have matched Anthropic's Mythos in finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
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Overwatering, especially in poor-draining soils, can lead to root rot, fungal infections, and increased susceptibility to pests.
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This means that a job’s susceptibility to AI replacement depends, in part, on how easily the clean tasks can be cleaved off from the messy ones.
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Heatstroke becomes possible with prolonged exposure or physical activity.
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After the Eaton fire leveled swaths of Altadena and Pasadena — including his own home — photographer Kevin Cooley returned with strobes and long exposures to document what survived.
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The weakness that began in technology stocks spread through Asia and Europe on Tuesday, while precious metals also came under pressure as investors reassessed the path of interest rates.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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Issues could include insomnia, aggression, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to psychotropic medication and exacerbation of existing mental illness -- like anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
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The initial test flights showed that the aircraft handled better than expected despite the pitch sensitivity.
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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