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 effects are even more dramatic on Asian and European economies that are more heavily dependent on OPEC oil and Qatari natural gas.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The watchdog becomes dependent on the subject’s cooperation.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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DiBlasi said the pandemic hit Gen Z at a particularly vulnerable moment.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bullpen depth isn’t there One of the biggest surprises of the offseason was that the Red Sox didn’t bring in more bullpen depth, and while the club should be in great shape for the high-leverage innings with Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock, the team could be vulnerable if any injuries pop up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In exchange for Carlson, the Ducks will send a conditional first-round pick (2026 or 2027 draft) and a third-round pick (2027) to Washington.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the penalty was removed conditional to India cutting back imports from Moscow and buying more American energy.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Moore is also susceptible to occasional concentration drops and is just an average blocker.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Place covers over susceptible crops early in the season, being sure to secure them on the edges to prevent adults from entering.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fears around migration in Turkey Migration is a sensitive topic in Turkey, which at one point was hosting nearly 4 million Syrian refugees.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Australia’s policy-sensitive three-year yield climbed to its highest level since 2011, while German bund futures slid to an almost 15-year low.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hoary vervain is a drought tolerant perennial perfect for hot, exposed sites.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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An exposed décolletage keeps the silhouette from being basic while keeping it classy.—
Collette Grimes,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mature skin is prone to dryness, which means your makeup should incorporate skin care ingredients.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Doctors already know that heart attacks, especially severe ones, are a bit more common on Mondays generally — and in the morning, when blood is more clot-prone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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 13 Mar. 2026.
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