subject (to)

adjective

Definition of subject (to)next
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)
  1. dependent
  2. vulnerable
  3. conditional
  4. susceptible
  5. sensitive
  6. exposed
  7. prone
Adjective
  • The biggest magic trick, however, was dependent on CG technology — then very much in its infancy — making everyone believe that Sisko and co were walking the same corridors as Kirk.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Proposition 40 divided Democratic leaders because of concerns about its impact on the state’s volatile budget that is highly dependent on the wealthy.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of dependent
Adjective
  • And party insiders blame Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran for creating a volatile Senate map that has left seats in red states like Nebraska and Kansas vulnerable.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Linn County prosecutors did not file criminal charges, but the church would not allow Moore to work with children, youth and vulnerable adults.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • The palace said all conditions attached to Najib's conditional pardon had been fulfilled and that the royal prerogative of pardon must be respected.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • If management cannot evidence independent verification, commission it, starting with customer-facing and regulated systems, and make continued deployment conditional on the results.
    — Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of conditional
Adjective
  • The kidneys are particularly susceptible to injury or damage in rhabdo cases.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Your enamel is stronger than your bones, but still susceptible to damage over time from things like sugary foods and dental plaque.
    — Rachel Carlson, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • State officials had provided a version of the rolls that withheld such sensitive personal information, citing privacy concerns.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • An Israeli military official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media or to discuss sensitive operational matters, also confirmed the withdrawal.
    — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sensitive
Adjective
  • The end result would be a gassy surface shining as brightly as a more exposed black hole but with the Balmer break and smooth red hump of a 5,000-kelvin star, de Graaff and Naidu theorized.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Morgan Stanley said Equinix and Digital Realty are less exposed because their facilities average roughly 5 to 10 megawatts, far below the gigawatt-scale AI campuses planned by hyperscalers and neocloud operators.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of exposed
Adjective
  • My Beloved’s casually romantic chassis—but Kings of Leon are still prone to occasionally rocking out, for better or worse.
    — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Authorities in quake-prone Japan regularly instruct people to stock up on bottled water, food and batteries, have plans ready to hide under tables and keep comfortable walking shoes at hand.
    — Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of prone
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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