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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 dedicated researchers worked through these harsh conditions to study a place exceptionally vulnerable to climate change — the Arctic is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth — and its influence on the rest of the world.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
But as the Chiefs continue to look somewhere between mortal and vulnerable since reaching five of the last six Super Bowls, Kelce’s day in some ways epitomizes that.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Warmth stretches later into fall, endangering outdoor workers, athletes and vulnerable groups like older adults and young children.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
While some believe the state can absorb the costs, others express concern about the impact on vulnerable Kentuckians and food banks.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
But as the Chiefs continue to look somewhere between mortal and vulnerable since reaching five of the last six Super Bowls, Kelce’s day in some ways epitomizes that.
—Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Warmth stretches later into fall, endangering outdoor workers, athletes and vulnerable groups like older adults and young children.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
While some believe the state can absorb the costs, others express concern about the impact on vulnerable Kentuckians and food banks.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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The position of elementary education among the least susceptible to poverty might be surprising, but elementary school teachers are scarce and in demand.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Children and babies are more susceptible to lead toxicity due to their smaller body size, metabolism, and rapid growth.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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And wasn’t the world hard enough, without having to care for helpless children too?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the midst of feeling helpless, Kate said an idea took shape to commemorate the victims.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Formulated without alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, the TheraBreath Whitening Fresh Breath Oral Rinse uses glucose oxidase and enzymes called papain to help break up stains and kill bad-breath-causing bacteria—all without aggravating sensitive teeth and gums.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Organizations are increasingly relying on AI to handle the initial assessment load, especially in high-volume or compliance-sensitive hiring scenarios.—
Aaron Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The growing costs to buy and maintain a car –exacerbated by inflation and tariffs –are leading to rising auto loan defaults and repossessions and a potential crisis for American consumers left unprotected by the federal government, according to a new report by a consumer advocacy organization.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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No little boy or girl should feel unsafe or unprotected while changing in school.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The eggs are the first fossils to be reliably dated from the Qinglongshan fossil reserve, which includes three sites containing more than 3,000 eggs, the majority of which are semi-exposed and preserved in 3D, with their original shapes largely intact.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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And in the height of summer, with an extra air conditioner pumping in the corner, the heat from the semi-exposed kitchen can make the dining room feel slightly steamy.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But these figures only scratch the surface of Nepal’s deep economic problems, which include pervasive vulnerable employment – informal and insecure work that is prone to poor conditions and pay – and limited opportunities that constrain long-term productivity.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The man found his way to the roof, nestled down into the prone position and peered through a scope at Kirk less than 150 yards away.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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