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as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
some people are more susceptible to depression during the winter because of reduced exposure to sunlight
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as in helpless
lacking protection from danger or resistance against attack
completely susceptible and totally defenseless against the imploring eyes of the puppy in the pet store
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as in easy
readily taken advantage of
having recently lost his job, he was more susceptible to the illusory promises of get-rich-quick schemes
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Recent Examples of susceptible
For all the talk of stagflation in the U.S., Japan may be even more susceptible to this most dreaded of dilemmas.
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Certain dog breeds are more susceptible to the heat than others.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
People exposed to extreme cold are susceptible to frostbite and can succumb to hypothermia in a matter of minutes, states the weather service.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The area is susceptible to the extreme tides in the Bay of Fundy, pulling anything on the surface out to sea, possibly lost forever.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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William Pesek, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Certain dog breeds are more susceptible to the heat than others.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
People exposed to extreme cold are susceptible to frostbite and can succumb to hypothermia in a matter of minutes, states the weather service.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The area is susceptible to the extreme tides in the Bay of Fundy, pulling anything on the surface out to sea, possibly lost forever.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for susceptible
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Cuts to administrative and support roles impact services for seniors, non-English speakers, and other vulnerable groups, reducing their ability to access care and navigate the health system.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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These offenders swarm these vulnerable victims, usually Asian, older females.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Her precocity gives the novel its wit, but Shteyngart is also alert to the fact that a child, however bright, is fundamentally helpless. Not to mention desperate for her parents’ affection, which is in short supply for Vera.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Evans stood next to a small boat, clad in waders and helpless to stop the rising waters.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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This sweetener is easy to make with only sugar and water, but adding lemon peel to the mixture during cooking adds citrus flavor.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Its attached solar panel charges all day, then automatically lights up the glass tube after hours for easier nighttime reading of the gauge.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The thundering crackles and sharp bangs of pyrotechnics can not only frighten dogs but also cause discomfort to their sensitive ears.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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This usually involves receiving a fake text, email or even a phone call designed to trick you into clicking a malicious link or sharing sensitive information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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Atlanta’s other significant players are in their early to mid-20s, and the team is sitting on a golden first-round pick in 2026 (the better of New Orleans’ or Milwaukee’s, unprotected).—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Nadkarni: The Denver Nuggets trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson was something of a triple whammy.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 July 2025
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Even with the help of the train, rescuers hiked a mile along an exposed ridgeline above 5,000 feet, encountering high winds and freezing temperatures, to reach Wilson.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
24 June 2025
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Iran would likely retaliate against U.S. troops stationed at exposed and vulnerable bases in Iraq and Syria.—
Reid Smith,
Foreign Affairs,
18 June 2025
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Even Portugal, who have been naive defensively but have considerable pace in attack, could threaten in transition, and Italy will need to shore up that element of their game to avoid being caught out.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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How did an obscure, scientifically naive mining society discover the wheel, when highly advanced civilizations, such as the ancient Egyptians, did not?—
Kai James,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2025
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
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Updated July 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 2025
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The discovered manipulation techniques are a reminder of the fact that every system is prone to be gamed; that the very strength of the system – ie.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Susceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susceptible. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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