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 camp is entirely dependent on aid, disrupted after cuts by USAID last year and again by fighting between Syrian and Kurdish forces this February.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Bosch went on to emphasize that the impact the Miss Universe crown could have was dependent on the person wearing it.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But his Hamlet needs a stalwart supporting cast with whom to spar, and Ahmed tangles beautifully with Shakespeare veteran Timothy Spall, who plays Laertes’ father and family adviser Polonius, and Morfydd Clark as a steely but vulnerable Ophelia.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, some dryers are designed specifically to limit the damage done to vulnerable hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 14-day truce, which the US said is conditional on Iran unblocking Hormuz, has yet to translate into a meaningful increase in shipping.—
Julian Lee,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
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That the ceasefire is conditional on Iran agreeing to reopen the vital waterway is a tacit acknowledgement of Tehran’s influence over the world’s most important oil chokepoint – and, with it, significant chunks of the global economy.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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People who have migraines, as Jack did, are more susceptible to the condition, Schwedt said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Young plants are most susceptible to damage and can be protected with repellents or temporary fencing when deer are active.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon in your sensitive 8th house is squaring Venus in your aspirational 11th house, potentially inciting irritation at the intersection of individual privacy and group plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Analysts say the government of Nigeria may feel a papal visit may be too sensitive at this time.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, by leaving the foot more exposed, sandals help elongate the leg, which is particularly useful when wearing capri-length pants.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2026
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The objective is to reduce exposed equity within the entity in a lawful and structured manner.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The market is still prone to big swings on developments around the war.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Acrylic and fiberglass tubs are the most stain-prone due to their softer, more porous finishes, which allow dyes to penetrate more easily.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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