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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But the potential success of any show is dependent on standing on its own, which may require a great deal of patience from NBC.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025 -
StubHub’s business is therefore very dependent on demand.—
Ethan Millman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the turmoil could have been avoided with early-warning systems, though in parts of the world most vulnerable to climate impacts, there’s very little advance notice of disaster.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring the youngest and most vulnerable individuals have access to safe and nutritionally adequate formula products is a top priority for the FDA.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Anthony Cotton, her attorney, told the judge that Geyser willfully disclosed both the book and the contact with the man to the team determining her conditional release.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Geyser has asked the judge for a conditional release four times since June 2022.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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Age is also a risk factor — older adults may already have issues with sleep due to existing health conditions, medications and chronic pain, and so may be especially sensitive to additional stress.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, how much caffeine is tolerable can vary from person to person, and some people may be more sensitive to caffeine than others.—
Emily Brown, MPH,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, but: There are ways to remain exposed, if somewhat more indirectly.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
7 Mar. 2025
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By placing the host in an exposed, elevated position, the fungus maximizes its chances of dispersing spores effectively.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike softshell luggage, which is prone to rips, punctures, and general wear and tear, the Voja is constructed from polypropylene, a material that is both lightweight and incredibly impact-resistant.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Smaller dogs are notoriously much louder and more prone to aggression than their bigger counterparts.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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