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
And the Food and Drug Administration now evaluates the cybersecurity of new medical devices prior to their arrival to market, and can issue recalls of those found to have significant vulnerabilities.
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Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
To prepare for such contingencies, directors and property managers should identify potential vulnerabilities, know where exits and secure spaces are located, and anticipate how individuals might behave during a conflict.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Marrapese discovered vulnerabilities in firmware used by millions of devices.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Concern that Iran was amassing missiles to overwhelm defenses was a key factor in the push for war, officials said, and recent strikes laid bare Israel’s vulnerability.
—Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Resilience and vulnerability are growing simultaneously.
—Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Panagiotou sees this as a potential strategic vulnerability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The Iran war is underscoring the vulnerability of Asia’s energy supplies, raising the sense of urgency about finding alternatives to oil and gas in Southeast Asia, analysts say.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
If a serious emergency occurs, our city could face significant financial vulnerability.
—Carol Mendelson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
To prepare for such contingencies, directors and property managers should identify potential vulnerabilities, know where exits and secure spaces are located, and anticipate how individuals might behave during a conflict.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Marrapese discovered vulnerabilities in firmware used by millions of devices.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Concern that Iran was amassing missiles to overwhelm defenses was a key factor in the push for war, officials said, and recent strikes laid bare Israel’s vulnerability.
—Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Resilience and vulnerability are growing simultaneously.
—Derek Chollet, semafor.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Panagiotou sees this as a potential strategic vulnerability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The Iran war is underscoring the vulnerability of Asia’s energy supplies, raising the sense of urgency about finding alternatives to oil and gas in Southeast Asia, analysts say.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
If a serious emergency occurs, our city could face significant financial vulnerability.
—Carol Mendelson, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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Trump opposes the use of universal mail-in balloting because of its susceptibility to fraud, including ballot harvesting and non-citizens voting.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dimond singled out the secrecy of guardianship and conservatorship systems as central to their susceptibility to fraud and abuse.—
JC Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
22 Mar. 2026
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The pitfalls of social media usage for children, such as exposure to harmful or radicalizing content, has become a galvanizing topic in the Legislature.—
Lia Russell
March 25,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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According to the report's findings, 86% of respondents reported experiencing illness or workplace accidents, including heat stress and pesticide exposure.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The shortage exposed a structural weakness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump has defended his economic record, referring to concerns over affordability as a hoax and blaming weakness in the economy on Democrats.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, Hough also said a formal public apology and a commitment to take relevant sensitivity training could be an alternative.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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