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
Although a full dismantlement would require an act of Congress — which Republicans likely don’t have the votes to pass — Trump’s order impacts programs unprotected by law and calls on Congress to take final action.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
But the downside is the Heat would then owe a completely unprotected 2026 first-round selection to the Thunder and a completely unprotected 2028 first-round pick to the Hornets.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
The Nets still got plenty in return for Durant: Cam Johnson, nine unprotected first-round picks, one protected first round pick, two first-round swaps and three second-round picks.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025
But the downside is the Heat would then owe a completely unprotected 2026 first-round selection to the Thunder and a completely unprotected 2028 first-round pick to the Hornets.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Measles is highly contagious in a totally unprotected group.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
The Nets still got plenty in return for Durant: Cam Johnson, nine unprotected first-round picks, one protected first round pick, two first-round swaps and three second-round picks.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprotected
Adjective
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However, despite these framework implementations, many businesses are still vulnerable to cyber threats.—
Vytautas Kaziukonis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, those with pre-existing heart or lung conditions, children, older adults, and people who are pregnant are particularly vulnerable.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the ride for Palantir has been far from smooth, and shares have been susceptible to volatile swings.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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Tovar, for example, researches specific genes that make people more susceptible to diabetes, which affects about 38 million Americans, including some who don't respond well to existing treatments.—
Brett Kelman,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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In his only opportunity as the starter, Davis smashed a helpless Jets team for 152 total yards on 23 touches.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Because without them, we are often left with a patient who is terrified, paranoid, screaming, or striking out — and a family that is exhausted, helpless, and scared.—
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Unprotected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprotected. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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