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
The move sent Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to the Spurs, with Chris Duarte, two second-round picks and cash going to the Bulls.
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
The price for Los Angeles was promising rookie Dalton Knecht, veteran guard Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap, according to ESPN.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
For homeowners, that means higher living expenses, losing their mortgages, moving somewhere else, or facing the next calamity unprotected.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
The trade sent Doncic, along with two reserve big men, to Los Angeles in exchange for Davis, Max Christie, and the Lakers' 2029 unprotected first-round pick.
—Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
The price for Los Angeles was promising rookie Dalton Knecht, veteran guard Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap, according to ESPN.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025
For homeowners, that means higher living expenses, losing their mortgages, moving somewhere else, or facing the next calamity unprotected.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
The trade sent Doncic, along with two reserve big men, to Los Angeles in exchange for Davis, Max Christie, and the Lakers' 2029 unprotected first-round pick.
—Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprotected
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Freezing temperatures may present health risks, especially for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The song manages to be vulnerable and hilarious and also sort of meta.—
Abby Aguirre,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Active ETFs, which trade in real-time, are also more susceptible to market swings unlike mutual funds which price once a day, Nicholson added.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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The latest development raises concerns about whether dairy cows may be more susceptible to the bird flu, which would increase the risk of cow-to-human transmission.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most Popular Most Popular As Liam McNeeley carries UConn men, Dan Hurley calls for ‘reinvention’ as rest of his team struggles A CT woman felt helpless as her dad screamed in pain.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2025
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Gustavsson was equally helpless against Brad Marchand later in the first.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Unprotected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprotected. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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