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susceptibleness

noun

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  1. susceptibility
  2. threat
Noun
  • Shift and feature two deep safeties, and the Bears could find susceptibilities in Minnesota’s ability to stop the run.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Operation Spider’s Web was a spectacular success for Ukrainian forces—and a chilling reminder of the United States’ susceptibility to a similar attack.
    — Seth G. Jones, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of susceptibility
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  • Ben Ross tagged at third, but Lowe’s strong one-bounce throw got to catcher Moisés Ballesteros in time for a sweeping tag-out of Ross out at home to end Minnesota’s threat.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a new tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic, named Fay, but does not appear to pose a threat to land.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Susceptibleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/susceptibleness. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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