as in vulnerability
the quality or state of having little resistance to some outside agent
his aunt's unfortunate susceptibility to viruses meant she was nearly always sick a country parson who had a well-known susceptibility to anyone with a hard-luck story
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Recent Examples of susceptibility
Symptoms include scaly and itchy skin, difficulty sweating and increased susceptibility to skin infections.
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Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Over time, chronic sleep deprivation leads to broader immune dysregulation, increased susceptibility to infection, and hormonal imbalances that compound the problem.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Investigators also found that the bridge's susceptibility to collapse if it was hit was well above federal thresholds.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for susceptibility
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Over time, chronic sleep deprivation leads to broader immune dysregulation, increased susceptibility to infection, and hormonal imbalances that compound the problem.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, planting the wrong neighbors next to garlic can lead to altered flavors, stunted growth, increased susceptibility to pests, and decreased production.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Investigators also found that the bridge's susceptibility to collapse if it was hit was well above federal thresholds.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for susceptibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for susceptibility
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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Heat risk is some function of heat exposure, vulnerability, the ability to adapt to or manage the exposure, complacency, and misunderstanding of the new realities of climate change.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel-roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.
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“Susceptibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susceptibility. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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