surmountable

adjective

Definition of surmountablenext
as in vulnerable

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Recent Examples of surmountable In fact, there are tools available for this purpose, and the barriers to putting them quickly into play are far more surmountable than has been commonly recognized. — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026 This will allow the rover to plan paths, deciding when to climb surmountable obstacles and when to steer clear of major hazards. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026 In most realms, the difference between how a 25- or 27-year-old and a 21-year-old has learned his craft is surmountable, something that can be accounted for with some retroactive understanding. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026 The challenge is surmountable, but understandably frustrating. — Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 Those issues might be surmountable if energy company shareholders were confident about having a strong price signal for the foreseeable future. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The deal to spin off TikTok, finalized just yesterday, proves that any cybersecurity concerns around Chinese EVs are surmountable if policy makers want the cars badly enough. — Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026 Accessibility The few steps at the entrance are surmountable in a wheelchair, but there’s also a ramp to the right. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026 To me, these challenges seem surmountable, especially with technology progressing at a rapid clip. — IEEE Spectrum, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surmountable
  1. vulnerable
  2. susceptible
  3. unsafe
  4. liable
Adjective
  • The fact is, the bill helps to preserve Medicaid for those who need it most, including low-income families, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But that leaves the intricate energy system vulnerable to shocks.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • Tom describes himself as uniquely susceptible to this kind of stimulation, something that Kenny, the Mount Sinai neuroscientist, says may have some credence.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The United States also has a uniquely large and diverse economy that is far less susceptible to shocks than many of its smaller peers.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • Checking plans before execution The team also developed a defense system called PROTEA, designed to identify unsafe actions before a robot carries them out.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The meat may have been stored in a refrigerator experiencing unsafe deviations in temperature.
    — Eva Flowe October 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of unsafe
Adjective
  • If proven guilty, 28-year-old Mickschl could be liable for thousands of dollars in repair costs, the administrator told him.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In August 2025, Allen was found liable by default rather than following a trial in which a jury weighed the competing accounts.
    — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of liable

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