How to Use susceptible in a Sentence

susceptible

adjective
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  • The virus can infect susceptible individuals.
  • Wet leaves in the cool hours are susceptible to molds and mildew.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2024
  • Dull tools can leave tears and rough cuts that make the shrub susceptible to diseases and pests.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The flip side, of course, is that many jobs are susceptible to AI disruption.
    — Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Glossy porcelain sinks are susceptible to rust and stains like white sinks are.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2022
  • But here’s a paradox to all of this: women who dress in, well, less, are less susceptible to feeling the cold.
    — Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Coastal regions are susceptible to a host of threats due to climate change.
    — David L. Coddoncontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2022
  • In some cases, these changes to the cornea can lead to keratoconus—a bulging of the cornea—in susceptible people.
    — Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The pair represent quite a challenge for a defense that has been susceptible to the big play.
    — Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Bulls are still susceptible to a second-quarter slip, but made up for it in the third quarter.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The researchers found that young voters are more susceptible to this.
    — Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024
  • Three of these bleaching events, which make corals more susceptible to disease and death, have happened in the last six years alone.
    — Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
  • All human beings are susceptible to this urge, not least the members of his own tribe.
    — Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Young people tend to be more susceptible to peer pressure than adults, Mueller said.
    — Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
  • Keep in Mind The acrylic is susceptible to frequent scratches.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
  • As a result, much of Maui's west side became a dry dust bowl susceptible to wildfires.
    — John Wogan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2024
  • This can lead to thin areas that are susceptible to abrasion.
    — Scott Douglas, Outside Online, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Birds are susceptible to contracting the virus, and such deaths would be a clear signal the disease is spreading.
    — Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
  • Some users responded to the CEO poll warning Musk that polls are susceptible to being skewed by bots.
    — Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • On the downside, the thinner bezels on the 16 Pro can make the screen more susceptible to damage if it’s dropped on its side or corner, AppleTrack adds.
    — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Young, sick and unvaccinated cats are the most susceptible to the virus.
    — Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Those who are in its presence desire it, and some are more susceptible than others.
    — Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Tomato, pepper, eggplant and tomatillo are all susceptible to the same suite of soil pathogens.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
  • While sailing isn't out of the question during these months, plans are much more susceptible to last-minute weather changes.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Keep an eye on pets, too Animals are also susceptible to the heat.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2023
  • Just make sure not to put down mulch too early in fall, which can delay dormancy and make plants more susceptible to damage from the cold.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
  • While most trees are subject to trunk and limb decay, older and weaker trees are most susceptible.
    — oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2023
  • The first flight of a new spacecraft is typically susceptible to delays, and Sierra Space is no stranger to this.
    — Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 1 Nov. 2023
  • While they’re often billed as allergen-friendly, just know that these pillows are still susceptible to dust mites.
    — Suzy Forman, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Night people tend to face higher stress levels in their personal lives and are more susceptible to mental and emotional tolls on their well-being.
    — Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

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