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
The Habit Of Self-Doubt While thin skin may indicate a susceptibility to external feedback, relentless self-doubt indicates a susceptibility to internal evaluation.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Just pausing can reduce susceptibility to misinformation.
—Jt Torres, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Vertical trackers, on the other hand, are ideal for this challenge, but their susceptibility to high wind loads requires massive, expensive foundations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
If fall and winter precipitation are low, tree health can suffer, leading to poor growth, dieback, and increased susceptibility to pests and disease, says Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at the University of Maine Extension.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Just pausing can reduce susceptibility to misinformation.
—Jt Torres, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Vertical trackers, on the other hand, are ideal for this challenge, but their susceptibility to high wind loads requires massive, expensive foundations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
If fall and winter precipitation are low, tree health can suffer, leading to poor growth, dieback, and increased susceptibility to pests and disease, says Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at the University of Maine Extension.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for susceptibility
Noun
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Unions view this hesitation as a critical vulnerability that could affect his viability in presidential primary contests where labor organizing remains essential to campaign success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fear of vulnerability Trusting someone with your heart is inherently risky.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When the estrogen hormone declines during perimenopause, the body’s insulin sensitivity decreases, too, which affects overall metabolism.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the price sensitivity of consumers for weight loss drugs remains a big unknown, which makes greater volumes and more access points important.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Susceptibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susceptibility. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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