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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Relevance
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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 spike in oil prices is likely to further push up gasoline prices, and could be felt more significantly in Asia and Europe, which are more dependent on Middle Eastern oil and gas than the United States.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026 -
At the same time, regions heavily dependent on transportation, tourism or energy-intensive manufacturing may feel the negative side of rising oil prices more directly.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While financial precarity is often associated with lower-income households, a February 2026 analysis by consulting firm Kearney suggests many higher earners remain vulnerable as well.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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But knowing that viewers would be seeing his romantic side was a vulnerable feeling that Withers had to prepare himself for.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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United Airlines has invested $15 million in Eve and has a conditional purchase agreement for up to 400 aircraft, with plans to eventually introduce electric flights in cities such as San Francisco.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Oncor is requesting that the property be zoned for light industrial use with a conditional use permit for an electrical substation with a site plan included.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The decision to die is drastic and irreversible; should it really be left up to a young person whose brain is still developing, and who is susceptible to influence by peers and authority figures?—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cats are also very susceptible to acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning, which causes liver damage and impairs the ability of blood to carry oxygen (methemoglobinemia).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Frost and freeze conditions will damage unprotected vegetation that is sensitive to freezing temperatures.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Rushing cotton through the system throws up new challenges, leaving brands and retailers more exposed.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
12 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 first method, VQE, is designed for near-term quantum computers that are still noisy and prone to errors.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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If your sidewalks are prone to buildup that requires frequent cleanings, consider applying a sealant for protection.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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