SUBJECT (TO) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

subject (to)

adjective

Definition of subject (to)

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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Relevance

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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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Adjective

Unlike wealthy nations with the reserves and infrastructure to buffer the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, import-dependent economies are more vulnerable to immediate, cascading supply chain shocks.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
This exhausting existence has kept Lucky emotionally dependent on her father.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of dependent

Adjective

Unlike wealthy nations with the reserves and infrastructure to buffer the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, import-dependent economies are more vulnerable to immediate, cascading supply chain shocks.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Adopted by the Atlanta City Council this spring, the initiative offers a framework to hold the city accountable for protecting workers’ rights and address the needs of vulnerable populations, among other goals, during World Cup games.

— DeAsia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of vulnerable

Adjective

Planning and Zoning Commission members on May 18 voted in a tie, which meant a denial of the application under a conditional use permit, but the owners pressed forward seeking an annexation with a development agreement instead.

— Noah Daly July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
As ever, the truth is far more nuanced and conditional than activists or tech executives admit.

— Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of conditional

Adjective

Each saw human nature as susceptible to corruption by base impulses and self-interest.

— Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
FODMAPs get fermented by colonic bacteria, producing gas and causing bloating and other gastrointestinal symptoms in susceptible individuals.

— Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026

Definition of susceptible

Adjective

High levels of fine particulate matter in the air from wildfire smoke may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, such as children and people with heart or lung conditions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
Right on the heels of Microsoft releasing a record number of security patches, a researcher has published exploit code that can enable low-privilege Windows accounts to make sensitive changes to administrator accounts.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Definition of sensitive

Adjective

Daniel Bertoni, Argentina vs Netherlands, 1978 Two-goal Mario Kempes surges from deep, tries a one-two with Bertoni, only for the latter to get in the way, deny Kempes his hat-trick and score himself past an exposed Jongbloed.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
An inexpensive, heavy-duty net protects the exposed back sides.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of exposed

Adjective

The Hill Country is especially prone to flooding issues because its steep slopes, shallow soils and exposed bedrock repel heavy rain instead of absorbing it.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of prone

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