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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
Future treatments might target some of these changes to counteract them so cells remain functional and aren’t susceptible to damage, especially in people who might be at higher risk of repetitive brain trauma.
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Alice Park, Time, 31 July 2025
Average calculations can be highly swayed by extreme outliers, where median calculations are less susceptible to extremes.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
Some factors that can make athletes particularly susceptible to heat include dehydration, a lack of acclimatization, low physical fitness, sleep deprivation or wearing protective equipment.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
People with diabetes have trouble regulating blood sugar and may be more susceptible to orange juice raising blood sugar, which is why they are often counseled to avoid orange juice.11
However, studies on this subject are contradictory.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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Alice Park, Time, 31 July 2025
Average calculations can be highly swayed by extreme outliers, where median calculations are less susceptible to extremes.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2025
Some factors that can make athletes particularly susceptible to heat include dehydration, a lack of acclimatization, low physical fitness, sleep deprivation or wearing protective equipment.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
People with diabetes have trouble regulating blood sugar and may be more susceptible to orange juice raising blood sugar, which is why they are often counseled to avoid orange juice.11
However, studies on this subject are contradictory.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for susceptible
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Customers are inherently sticky, but Tenev knows that the old giants of the financial world, including Fidelity, Schwab and Merrill Lynch, are vulnerable as trillions in Boomer assets are bequeathed to their digital-native offspring.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Because age is the highest risk factor, Florida’s large senior population is especially vulnerable.—
Kim Praitano,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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When employees bring problems to their leaders, a dangerous dynamic often emerges, one that turns capable professionals into helpless children and transforms managers into overbearing parents.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For the first time in his life, the great shark couldn’t swim freely and, panic-stricken, bolted clear of his world and there was only emptiness, and his tail and pectoral fins were helpless in the void.—
Pat Smith,
Outdoor Life,
24 July 2025
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Experts say there are no easy answers to this crisis.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Turning the tradition of home hair braiding into one without pain, the culture of Black hair can finally be easy.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Businesses cannot process sensitive data without obtaining consumer consent.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The website Health in Her Hue, for example, connects Black women and women of color to culturally sensitive healthcare providers.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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And Easterwood estimates that the majority of paint horses, left unprotected, will eventually develop skin issues.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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The right-hander was left unprotected by the Milwaukee Brewers for the Rule 5 Draft at the MLB Winter Meetings in December.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The formal living room sports soaring ceilings lined with exposed beams, while the more casual family room is surrounded by walls of windows and topped with a skylight for even more natural light.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 July 2025
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Yet, the bill pares back support for wind and solar projects that typically complement gas plants—potentially leaving the grid more exposed, not less.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
14 July 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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So, the whole thing just seems naive from people who’ve been oppressed by this murderous regime for 46 years.—
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July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 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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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 July 2025
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“Susceptible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susceptible. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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