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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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Reagin characterized the strategy as more cautious than bullish, though Banner isn't shying from AI.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The current application of the law has sparked significant outrage, with critics calling it an overreach that risks unjustly criminalizing a vulnerable community.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Actress Jennifer Coolidge won an Emmy for her comic, kooky yet vulnerable turn in 2022, one of five Emmies won by the White Lotus.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsom was met with a mix of praise and criticism, including from fellow state Democrats who accused the governor of abandoning a vulnerable minority group.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
The current application of the law has sparked significant outrage, with critics calling it an overreach that risks unjustly criminalizing a vulnerable community.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
Actress Jennifer Coolidge won an Emmy for her comic, kooky yet vulnerable turn in 2022, one of five Emmies won by the White Lotus.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsom was met with a mix of praise and criticism, including from fellow state Democrats who accused the governor of abandoning a vulnerable minority group.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
Adjective
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The monounsaturated fat makes canola less susceptible to oxidation, Kane adds.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The number of children who are not getting the measles vaccine has increased, making the U.S. population more susceptible to infection.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bailey's predicament isn't the first time a dog has found itself in an amusingly helpless situation.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Flames’ penalty kill was the NHL’s best in March before Monday (95.5 percent), but the Maple Leafs made the group look helpless with one goal from William Nylander and two by Matthews.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation, which is often more prevalent with higher percentages of urea.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, portions of the beach are unprotected, including several sections of the beach behind the Riu.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The bird flu is a type of Influenza A that only spreads between birds, but people can get infected through direct unprotected contact with birds that are infected.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: There are ways to remain exposed, if somewhat more indirectly.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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By placing the host in an exposed, elevated position, the fungus maximizes its chances of dispersing spores effectively.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Unlike softshell luggage, which is prone to rips, punctures, and general wear and tear, the Voja is constructed from polypropylene, a material that is both lightweight and incredibly impact-resistant.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Smaller dogs are notoriously much louder and more prone to aggression than their bigger counterparts.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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