How to Use susceptible in a Sentence

susceptible

adjective

• 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
• 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
• Root damage also can make the tree more susceptible to stressors such as drought or disease.
  — Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024
• 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

Last Updated: 9 Nov 2024