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
  • All the white oaks are less susceptible to oak wilt than live oak and the red oaks.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Pin oaks are the most susceptible to this.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
  • These cows yield more milk but can be more susceptible to health problems.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Glossy porcelain sinks are susceptible to rust and stains like white sinks are.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Dull tools can leave tears and rough cuts that make the shrub susceptible to diseases and pests.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Wet flowers can be more susceptible to mildew and mold.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Spray wets leaves and in the cool hours, leaves are susceptible to deadly molds and mildew.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • This can cause grass to be more susceptible to diseases.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
  • What this means is that the vineyard is less susceptible to the pests that plague vines around the world.
    — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Doesn’t this make the bones more susceptible to bone breakage?
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Drought stress makes trees more susceptible to pests and diseases.
    — oregonlive, 2 Oct. 2022
  • White pine trees are susceptible to weevils that can lay eggs in the leader.
    — Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2021
  • That’s the type of voter who would be most susceptible to an ad blitz focused on crime.
    — Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Callery pear has a weak wood and branch structure and is susceptible to ice storm damage.
    — oregonlive, 7 May 2022
  • Metal tends to be more durable than wood, but metal is susceptible to rust.
    — Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
  • Leahy gives up a lot of runs, and Imanaga is susceptible to the long ball.
    — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • Coastal regions are susceptible to a host of threats due to climate change.
    — David L. Coddoncontributor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Any moist area is susceptible to mold and mildew, and this is no exception.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • While ligustrums are tough plants, the new growths can be susceptible to sudden freezes.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 25 Sep. 2021
  • This can lead to thin areas that are susceptible to abrasion.
    — Scott Douglas, Outside Online, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Certain dog breeds are more susceptible to the heat than others.
    — Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • Just be aware that some stovetops, such as those with smooth glass, could be susceptible to scratching.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
  • Just be aware that some stovetops, such as those with smooth glass, could be susceptible to scratching.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
  • That's also made shares susceptible to wide swings, and the ire of investors.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
  • The researchers found that young voters are more susceptible to this.
    — Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024
  • But the ride for Palantir has been far from smooth, and shares have been susceptible to volatile swings.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Grass that remains wet overnight can be more susceptible to disease.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Wet leaves can be susceptible to diseases.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026

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