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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The games of Season 3 As with any death match story, the success of Alice in Borderland is at least partially dependent on the construction of its in-universe gameplay.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025 -
No other country can make government purchases on the scale of China, so import demand outside of China is more dependent on downstream orders, and therefore global consumer demand for apparel and textiles.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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American officials have previously warned the algorithm that fuels what users see on the app is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who can use it to shape content on the platform in a way that’s difficult to detect.—
Chris Megerian,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Immigrants are already vulnerable to other forms of abuse, particularly from landlords or employers.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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He has been released on conditional bail.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The man was held in suspicion of Computer Misuse Act offenses and was released on conditional bail.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their food and water bowls are highly susceptible to germ growth and strains of the dangerous bacteria Clostridium difficile, otherwise known as C diff, are more frequently found in dog food bowls3.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Pet cats are highly susceptible to plague and can pose a direct threat to humans.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The discovery renews scrutiny of Bolton’s handling of sensitive national security information and echoes long-standing concerns first raised during a contentious legal battle over his 2020 memoir.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The cyberattacks resulted in Caesars Entertainment losing sensitive customer data, according to financial filings, and MGM Resorts International properties experienced significant operational disruptions.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The eggs are the first fossils to be reliably dated from the Qinglongshan fossil reserve, which includes three sites containing more than 3,000 eggs, the majority of which are semi-exposed and preserved in 3D, with their original shapes largely intact.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Homes with high flood risk sold for lower prices while buyers paid more for those that were less exposed.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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