as in to pay
to come to an agreement with another person or company to do part of a job that you have been hired to do
Parts of the project were subcontracted (out) to specialists.
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Recent Examples of subcontract
Like other bosses who choose to subcontract parts of their operations to other companies, Henry and his fellow owners can claim to not be involved in labor disputes and attempt to remain above the fray.
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Daniel A. Gilbert, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
But subcontracting the Fordow job would put the United States in Iran’s sights.
—Daniel C. Kurtzer, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
According to the award letter recommending PCG-Indiana for the contract, the Massachusetts company will subcontract with three partners.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 8 May 2025
The April 25 termination of a contract with Acacia Center for Justice, the contractor that subcontracts with several of the legal groups that sued, had immediate impact, Faherty said.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 6 May 2025
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Daniel A. Gilbert, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
But subcontracting the Fordow job would put the United States in Iran’s sights.
—Daniel C. Kurtzer, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
According to the award letter recommending PCG-Indiana for the contract, the Massachusetts company will subcontract with three partners.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 8 May 2025
The April 25 termination of a contract with Acacia Center for Justice, the contractor that subcontracts with several of the legal groups that sued, had immediate impact, Faherty said.
—Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcontract
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This means any unpaid amount, whether utilities or other charges, can make an account delinquent because it must be paid at the same time as rent.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Planting a vineyard in the Bay Area can cost between $30,000 and $80,000 per acre, but some are choosing to just leave them sit rather than pay to maintain them.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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To prevent their flocks from contracting bird flu, officials suggest poultry owners keep their animals away from wild and migratory birds, isolate animals with signs of illness, disinfect equipment and other items, and limit the flock's contact with people.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2023, the Anti-Recidivism Coalition became a client of Actum’s and contracted with the firm in 2024 and 2025.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The voluntary program allows local districts and private schools to train employees or hire armed specialists to respond to active threats.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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What happened at 1000 Corporate Drive was mostly the latter, facilitated by Indian companies that US medical insurers hired to manage patients’ electronic records.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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After decades of being driven by a working-class chip on his shoulder, Grillo says he’s attained a newfound equanimity about life and the ups and downs of being a jobbing actor.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Nov. 2025
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And will job seekers and employers be willing to adopt an entirely new platform?—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The system places users in a zero-gravity posture originally developed for aerospace applications.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Candles placed at the site lit up the snowy, winter night.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ceisler has spoken out against the federal 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement agencies to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and carry out certain immigration enforcement duties.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But a source familiar with the matter said that Isaacman has expressed an intention to partner with whichever company most quickly produces an astronaut-worthy lunar lander.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Subcontract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcontract. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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