SUPERABLE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

superable

adjective

Definition of superable

as in vulnerable

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The network of large bases that Washington built after the 1991 Gulf War is now vulnerable to Iranian drones and ballistic missiles, offering Tehran targets and leverage rather than deterring it from taking military action.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026
Inflation risks mount India is among the countries most vulnerable to the supply disruptions caused by the Iran war.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of vulnerable

Adjective

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

Definition of surmountable

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Although generally hardy, the plant is susceptible to certain diseases, including anthracnose and bacterial soft rot, as well as pests such as spider mites, caterpillars, and whiteflies.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
But neither the agency nor industry players have banned bets that could be susceptible to manipulation or raised the minimum age to bet on prediction markets to 21, the source said, up from the current minimum of 18.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of susceptible

Adjective

In March, a jury found Meta and YouTube liable for creating products that led to harmful and addictive behavior by young users.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
The judge also found the city liable because Harris had final authority to enforce the public-participation policy during council meetings.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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