subcontracts

present tense third-person singular of subcontract

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Recent Examples of subcontracts Next, there is the architectural designer who subcontracts out the filing of plans to license holders. Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcontracts
Verb
  • Fortunately, for federal student loan borrowers, most of their loan tasks are handled by companies with which the government contracts.
    Annie Nova, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The Department of Children and Families chose not to reappoint board president Joshua Hay, the president of a technology company that contracts with the state.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Long before their food arrives, Maggie asks for the check, pays, and walks out.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the Queen B drink is a shoutout to Brittany Mahomes, the Showtime cocktail refers to Patrick’s lifelong nickname and the Big Yeti beverage pays tribute to Kelce’s pickup basketball nickname.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But the forward-thinking fashion decisions, coupled with the October timing of the Academy Museum Gala, places this event squarely in showcase status for Hollywood stylists.
    Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Carvey’s win places her among a growing number of lottery players turning to artificial intelligence in hopes of boosting their odds of striking it rich.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Whomever the school ultimately hires will be trying to lead Penn State to its first national championship since 1986.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Grant hires Aaron to spend a night with him.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Subcontracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcontracts. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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