1
as in dependent
determined by something else
your extra piano lesson on Tuesdays is subject to the availability of the music room
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2
as in vulnerable
being in a situation where one is likely to meet with harm
this type of wound is highly subject to infection
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject (to)
Adjective
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Puerto Rico’s power grid is overwhelmingly dependent on fossil fuels.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026 -
This confirmed that the fracturing was a physical process dependent on the incredible strain of heart contractions.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Consumer groups say wage advances can be riddled with fees and in some cases, similar to payday loans, can lead America’s most vulnerable workers into an unhealthy debt spiral.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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For less than 1% of the federal budget, USAID delivered food, medicine and basic education to vulnerable places worldwide.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Bee Cave City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a conditional amendment to the development of the Village at Spanish Oaks, an 80-acre community that was approved years ago but has not been built.—
Naina Srivastava,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Kim left conditional room for talks with Washington, but only on Pyongyang’s terms.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In some ways, Florida is already more susceptible to fire, thanks to that drought index.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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This results in lots of spindly new growth, which is weak and susceptible to diseases, pests, and breakage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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Derived from eucalyptus wood, the material is gentle on sensitive skin, manages moisture, and has a silky, luxe texture.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hoary vervain is a drought tolerant perennial perfect for hot, exposed sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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An exposed décolletage keeps the silhouette from being basic while keeping it classy.—
Collette Grimes,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Broccoli sprouts reach for any source of available light and are prone to becoming leggy.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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