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
Unsurprisingly the vulnerability has been given a critical severity rating.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Gries and Light bookended the line of acceptance speeches, both touching upon the vulnerability of the arts and humanitarian work.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Projects like these also increase vulnerability to the ravages of climate change.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Zelensky pointed out then that many of those in service have been wounded multiple times during the conflict, as returning to the battlefield has often meant vulnerability to further injury.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Also, a lot is said about their all-too-easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities.
—Susan Coll
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
These vulnerabilities have haunted Pentagon planners for years.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Wilson’s vulnerability resonated here and in Australia.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Gries and Light bookended the line of acceptance speeches, both touching upon the vulnerability of the arts and humanitarian work.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 14 Sep. 2025
Projects like these also increase vulnerability to the ravages of climate change.
—John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Zelensky pointed out then that many of those in service have been wounded multiple times during the conflict, as returning to the battlefield has often meant vulnerability to further injury.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Also, a lot is said about their all-too-easy-to-exploit vulnerabilities.
—Susan Coll
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
These vulnerabilities have haunted Pentagon planners for years.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025
Wilson’s vulnerability resonated here and in Australia.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerability
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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that a special MRI technique called quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) can measure levels of brain iron.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Recall that the big picture in this discussion is whether something outside of a mental health precondition might also be a factor that leads to susceptibility to AI psychosis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Humans could be easily killed by radiation exposure, and the lack of atmospheric pressure on Mars or in orbit would cause a person’s blood to boil if they were exposed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rather than going all-in on AI literacy, the question is to calibrate deliberate exposure to mental challenges that build resistance to intellectual dependency.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The addition of shutdown closer Jhoan Duran has turned their bullpen from a weakness into a roster strength.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The milestone marks a symbolic win for the blue-chip index, highlighting the market’s resilience despite tariff concerns and signs of weakness in the economy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meta's approach includes warning screens, sensitivity filters and age restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After treatment, mild soreness or sensitivity is common for a few days as the surrounding tissues heal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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