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superable

adjective

Definition of superablenext
as in vulnerable

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  1. vulnerable
  2. unsafe
  3. surmountable
  4. susceptible
  5. liable
Adjective
  • Our movements should not be so vulnerable to the myth of individual leaders.
    — Supriya Lopez Pillai, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Global Gift Gala is a philanthropic event organized to raise funds for vulnerable children, women, and families.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • The plaintiffs, Priscilla Sterling, Raine Becker, Shawn Miller and John Bennett, alleged that the city knowingly allowed residents to drink unsafe water.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Zumthor’s discussion of creating inner security and safety for me immediately evokes for me the specter of its opposite, the unsafe spaces, the spaces of destruction, the homes flattened in Ukraine, Yemen, Lebanon and Gaza.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of unsafe
Adjective
  • This will allow the rover to plan paths, deciding when to climb surmountable obstacles and when to steer clear of major hazards.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
  • In most realms, the difference between how a 25- or 27-year-old and a 21-year-old has learned his craft is surmountable, something that can be accounted for with some retroactive understanding.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Definition of surmountable
Adjective
  • The 49ers don’t have a deep defensive tackle room and are susceptible against the run, but if the 49ers’ offense can force opponents into passing scripts, Morris’ defense has a chance to surprise.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Those navigating the market without the requisite knowledge or information are susceptible to potential outlier losses.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • Twice this year, Uber was found liable for driver assaults of passengers.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Bayeux Tapestry is centuries old, torn in thousands of places, and liable to fray at the lightest touch.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of liable
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“Superable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superable. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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