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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 vulnerable
The University of Chicago is also deeply vulnerable to the new federal law’s changes to Medicaid, which the Congressional Budget Office estimates will deprive 16 million people of health care.
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Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Electronics are vulnerable to water damage, overheating, and even theft when left out in the open.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Without that protection, these trucks are more vulnerable to basic theft methods such as hot-wiring or ignition tampering with a screwdriver.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
These offenders swarm these vulnerable victims, usually Asian, older females.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
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Clifford Ando, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Electronics are vulnerable to water damage, overheating, and even theft when left out in the open.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
Without that protection, these trucks are more vulnerable to basic theft methods such as hot-wiring or ignition tampering with a screwdriver.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
These offenders swarm these vulnerable victims, usually Asian, older females.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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People with diabetes have trouble regulating blood sugar and may be more susceptible to orange juice raising blood sugar, which is why they are often counseled to avoid orange juice.11 However, studies on this subject are contradictory.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Microgravity, radiation, confinement and a change in sleep-wake cycles and can exert pressure on cells, driving lower immune systems and making astronauts more susceptible to being sick during or after missions.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
21 July 2025
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Hosts aren’t totally helpless in the face of these wasps.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The governor told the story of a teenage boy from Oxnard whose parents disappeared in a federal raid, despite having no criminal records, leaving their son helpless and alone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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In Cisco’s 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark, 64% of global respondents worry about inadvertently exposing sensitive information through AI tools, even as nearly half admit to feeding personal data into them.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And new privacy legislation in Senate Bill 1295 requires collectors of sensitive data to notify consumers if their personal data is being used to train large language models.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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And Easterwood estimates that the majority of paint horses, left unprotected, will eventually develop skin issues.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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The right-hander was left unprotected by the Milwaukee Brewers for the Rule 5 Draft at the MLB Winter Meetings in December.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The formal living room sports soaring ceilings lined with exposed beams, while the more casual family room is surrounded by walls of windows and topped with a skylight for even more natural light.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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Yet, the bill pares back support for wind and solar projects that typically complement gas plants—potentially leaving the grid more exposed, not less.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 2025
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The discovered manipulation techniques are a reminder of the fact that every system is prone to be gamed; that the very strength of the system – ie.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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