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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Noun
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But TikTok's scale and susceptibility to foreign adversary control, together with the vast swaths of sensitive data the platform collects, justify differential treatment to address the Government's national security concerns.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025 -
These are diabolically aggressive extremes that could lend a defense to major susceptibility.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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In fact, McKinsey found that companies whose supply base uses the best the market offers can see a 5% to 10% lower cost position and 20% to 50% less exposure to some key risks.—
Joydeb Mandal,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Cook County medical examiner’s office reported the death Monday of an 88-year-old Palos Heights woman was due in part to exposure to the cold.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty with balance, neuropathic pain, and muscle weakness.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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Those gels in your belt, shorts, or bra pocket aren’t a sign of weakness.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2025
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Interpreting well requires strengths in cultural sensitivity, listening, and quick thinking.—
George Bradt,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Start with a low concentration, pair it with a rich hand cream for hydration, and always follow up with sunscreen since retinol can increase sun sensitivity.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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