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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Fine particle pollution—known as PM2.5—can penetrate deep into the lungs, exacerbating conditions like asthma and increasing susceptibility to lung infections.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025 -
Expanding the bat toolbox: Carollia perspicillata bat cell lines and reagents enable the characterization of viral susceptibility and innate immune responses Avery Hurt is a freelance science journalist.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
17 May 2025
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Their limited visibility outside of niche retail or fine dining gives this partnership a dual benefit: reinforcing exclusivity while gaining exposure to a global customer base.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The next day, perhaps hoping to give her a boost of confidence and some exposure, Fraser sends Solène with Kerry to pick up the guests from the marina.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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While the dollar strengthened for the second day on Wednesday, Jefferies thinks the greenback could be in for an extended period of weakness.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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One weakness in Capture One's utility as a workflow solution has been its lack of sharing to established online photo venues, but there's a ray of light on this count.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Still, 70% of our business has some degree of traffic sensitivity.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The band is asking for a heightened level of sensitivity.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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“Vulnerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vulnerability. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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