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 Synonyms for vulnerability
Noun
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This uncertainty, combined with the U.S. economy’s susceptibility to a downturn, raises the possibility of a recession.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Poop of the Ocean's Tiniest Organisms Could Combat Climate Change Classifying Vulnerability The researchers used Climate Vulnerability Assessments (CVA) to gauge species’ susceptibility to environmental change.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This is especially important for people who are traveling to other countries, where exposure risk may be higher, the doctor added.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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That license plate program is exposure for them and there’s an optional donate button when ordering the plates.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, economists say trade deficits aren’t a sign of national weakness.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The dollar strengthened after days of weakness, and oil rose back above $60, starting to climb out of a danger zone.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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For various examples and further detailed indications about the nature and use of AI sensitivities prompting, see my coverage at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Listerine Clinical Solutions Sensitive Teeth Get tooth sensitivity relief with Listerine Clinical Solutions Sensitive Teeth Mouthwash.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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