SUSCEPTIBLENESS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

susceptibleness

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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
More fertilizer will likely bring about a higher quality lawn, but along with that carpet-like appearance comes higher water demands, more mowing, and in some cases, a greater susceptibility to pests and diseases.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

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This isn’t really about an existential threat coming for the status quo of professional golf anymore.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Still, the threats have increased for the islands of Niihau and Kauai because the storm's forecast track has shifted steadily eastward, the National Hurricane Center said.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026

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