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surmountable

adjective

Definition of surmountablenext
as in vulnerable

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Recent Examples of surmountable 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 The challenge is surmountable, but understandably frustrating. — Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 Those issues might be surmountable if energy company shareholders were confident about having a strong price signal for the foreseeable future. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The deal to spin off TikTok, finalized just yesterday, proves that any cybersecurity concerns around Chinese EVs are surmountable if policy makers want the cars badly enough. — Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026 Accessibility The few steps at the entrance are surmountable in a wheelchair, but there’s also a ramp to the right. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026 To me, these challenges seem surmountable, especially with technology progressing at a rapid clip. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026 For companies prepared to invest in talent, systems thinking, and long-term alignment, these challenges are surmountable—and worth it. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmountable
  1. vulnerable
  2. susceptible
  3. unsafe
  4. liable
Adjective
  • The fourth, the Indian rhinoceros, is vulnerable, its habitat shrinking rapidly as fragmented and isolated population groups spread across a shattered landscape littered with invasive plant species poisonous to the animals.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The storms destroyed sections of a seawall and historic boardwalk in Long Beach, shuttered a long-vulnerable stretch of coastal railway in San Clemente, and further threatened Carlsbad Boulevard, also known as Old Highway 101, in Carlsbad.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
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
  • Many Gazans have remained in homes now unsafe for habitation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Friendly cats are prepared for adoption, while cats with injuries or disabilities that would make outdoor life unsafe are brought into the rescue.
    — Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of unsafe
Adjective
  • What must be decided is whether the party that deployed the agent will be held responsible, or whether the developer that built the foundational model should be liable for not anticipating how the model would be used.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The jury was asked whether Plazas Vega was individually liable for his treatment and death under the two legal theories presented by his daughters.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of liable

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“Surmountable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surmountable. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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