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 launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Bloys was clear, however, that WBD wasn’t entirely dependent on Rowling for the project.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the fun doesn’t detract from the character’s shallowness (even at her most vulnerable, as Trigorin acknowledges his feelings for Nina, her pleas to him seem scripted, something she’s acted before) or the terrible damage that her lack of care inflicts upon her son.—
Demetrios Matheou,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Pegged as one of the most vulnerable incumbents in a quintessential swing state last year, Deluzio defied a red wave that swept out fellow House Democrats and outran Kamala Harris across his district.—
Charlotte Alter,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Outrage follows conditional release of CT cannibal killer.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Jets gave the Packers a 2023 second-rounder, a 2023 sixth-rounder and a conditional 2024 second-rounder that would have become a first-round pick if Rodgers had played 65% of the snaps in 2024.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But if a mother is unvaccinated or doesn’t have immunity, babies are left susceptible.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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The president also ordered federal agencies to identify colleges with endowments over $1 billion that might be susceptible to investigation or lawsuits due to their DEI policies.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The indictment alleges Tian also sent Duan links to Google Drive accounts containing sensitive information on US military weapons systems, such as Bradley and Stryker US Army fighting vehicles.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ilia’s Clean Line Gel Eyeliner is a sight for sensitive eyes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Our cities now sit exposed, taking direct hits from stronger hurricanes with increasing frequency.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Researchers believe the exposed bucket contained sensitive information about buyers, including their full names, home addresses, phone numbers and order details such as mailing dates and parcel information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After all, if the onboarding process is too cumbersome, potential customers are prone to walk away, diminishing opportunities for everyone.—
James Bruni,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dogs of any breed can become possessive; however, some are more naturally prone to jealousy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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