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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Their livelihood and the products that come from their seeds are strongly dependent on weather and climate.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025 -
Regardless, the move from the planning stage to the construction stage was dependent on those three public agreements, though none of them amounted to anything unusual for a major project, city officials said during that evening's meeting of the Oconomowoc Plan Commission.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His leadership is built on a belief that public safety agencies must be equipped with the right tools and training to protect vulnerable individuals and provide peace of mind to families.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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His sentence also considers aggravating factors like his targeting of vulnerable victims and his abuse of a position of trust.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Dolphins received Waller and 2027 conditional seventh-round pick and sent the Giants a 2026 sixth-round pick.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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The first setback occurred shortly after Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Michael O. Bohren approved Geyser's fourth petition for conditional release on Jan. 9.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Should bad actors gain access to this cloud environment, Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital healthcare and food benefits, and the government may be responsible for re-issuing every American a new Social Security Number at great cost.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
26 Aug. 2025
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Pregnant women are especially susceptible to listeria infection, which can result in miscarriage, the agency added.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Short-term health risks, especially for sensitive populations, can include eyes, throat and nose irritation, asthma attacks, coughing and shortness of breath.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Aug. 2025
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There’s another potential dynamic at play, too: Will humans be more willing to divulge more sensitive details to a machine than another human?—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a good amount of pedaling and a few exposed, high-stakes areas.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
15 Aug. 2025
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Senior roles such as team leaders and lead engineers, requiring a broader skillset and the ability to deal with strategic challenges, may be less exposed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dog owners are less prone to loneliness, anxiety and depression, and also have lower blood pressure, healthier cholesterol levels and a lower risk of heart disease, ongoing research suggests.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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As Jacob points out, those who do speak out are prone to allegations of bias towards either Israel or the Palestinian cause.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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