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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
For 60 years, Medicaid has provided certainty that our most vulnerable Americans have access to health insurance.
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Dr. Michelle Morse, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
But still the return of Trump has the nonagenarian exasperated—a sentiment that echoes around the developing world as tariffs and aid cuts threaten some of the globe’s most vulnerable.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025
Radio Free Asia’s layoffs on Friday exempted several of its most vulnerable staffers for that very reason.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
This is especially true for those of you willing to get more vulnerable in the love and personal relationships department.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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Dr. Michelle Morse, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
But still the return of Trump has the nonagenarian exasperated—a sentiment that echoes around the developing world as tariffs and aid cuts threaten some of the globe’s most vulnerable.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 2 May 2025
Radio Free Asia’s layoffs on Friday exempted several of its most vulnerable staffers for that very reason.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
This is especially true for those of you willing to get more vulnerable in the love and personal relationships department.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vulnerable
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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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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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And Nuggets backup big DeAndre Jordan looked largely helpless at the rim, as the Clippers’ offense got going behind a flurry of hooks from Zubac and waltzes to the rim from Bogdanovic and Kawhi Leonard.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration – with Musk and his aides as the tip of the spear – have roiled the federal government with mass layoffs and demands for access to sensitive information at agencies including the Social Security Administration and the National Labor Relations Board.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Let the paste sit for 30 minutes. Rinse away thoroughly and repeat if necessary. Method 4: For Acrylic Tubs Acrylic tubs require specific cleaners because of how sensitive the material is.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Without state laws, prosecuting FGM/C cases becomes significantly more difficult, leaving thousands of girls unprotected.—
Sydney Iannantuono,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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Had the Heat not made the playoffs, their 2026 unprotected first-round pick instead would have gone to the Thunder.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2025
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Load up on a nutritious brunch The sisters Xenia and Sophie von Oswald mix and match Persian, German and Australian influences at rocket + basil, an easygoing, no-reservations eatery near the busy Potsdamer Platz, with exposed brick walls painted mint green inside.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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However, third-party devices supporting the AirPlay protocol remain exposed.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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Marseille are second in Ligue 1, behind champions PSG, but are prone to combustion.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those running agencies for the first time are prone to make beginners’ mistakes, Mr. Foster said.—
Luke Broadwater,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Vulnerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerable. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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