as in vulnerable
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
the home team scored when the visitors' goalie momentarily left the goal unprotected
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Recent Examples of unprotected
Since minors have no constitutional right to access pornography, the state can require age verification to prevent that unprotected activity.
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Meg Leta Jones, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Don’t shelter in unprotected open buildings, such as metal sheds, picnic pavilions, baseball dugouts and porches.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
However, in every case, some files in unprotected folders got encrypted, anywhere from 50 to 10,000 files.
—PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
Memphis sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in a blockbuster deal, landing a sizable return that included Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Meg Leta Jones, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Don’t shelter in unprotected open buildings, such as metal sheds, picnic pavilions, baseball dugouts and porches.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 June 2025
However, in every case, some files in unprotected folders got encrypted, anywhere from 50 to 10,000 files.
—PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
Memphis sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in a blockbuster deal, landing a sizable return that included Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprotected
Adjective
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Because age is the highest risk factor, Florida’s large senior population is especially vulnerable.—
Kim Praitano,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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Meanwhile, small businesses have less power and influence on trade policy— and are often more vulnerable to the impacts of tariffs.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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Granted, Jess is helpless, and in classic Lena Dunham fashion, more than a bit of this episode is dedicated to showing off her flaws.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
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“Unprotected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprotected. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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