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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject (to)
Adjective
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New trade relationships that are less dependent on the U.S. market may emerge, too.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025 -
Imagine never stepping out of your bedroom and being totally dependent on your parents for everything.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Zelensky has expressed fear that Trump pushing a quick resolution would result in Ukraine losing territory and being left vulnerable to future Russian aggression.—
Justin Spike and Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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By focusing more on consolidating his own power rather than defending the empire, Sidao effectively left the Southern Song vulnerable to external threats, especially from the Mongols, who were expanding rapidly under Kublai Khan.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The project proposed by M/I Homes of Chicago requires rezoning, a conditional use permit and preliminary plat approval from the city before the 12-acre site at 1151 E. Warrenville Road can be transformed into into the new Northwoods residential community targeted at professionals and empty-nesters.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Zoetis noted that conditional approvals are usually granted in emergencies or special circumstances.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pros: Flower buds are not susceptible to winter damage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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That killed even more prairie dogs and ferrets, both of which are highly susceptible to the disease.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This question asks for personal sensitive information that is protected by privacy laws.—
Terry Parris Jr.,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Many fractional leaders work across industries or sign non-compete agreements to avoid working with direct competitors, but companies must establish clear expectations to protect sensitive information.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The story sounds like something right out of a horror movie: this fungus hacks the brain of its host, driving the normally shy spiders out of their lairs and webs to an exposed surface.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
2 Feb. 2025
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Zuckerberg has just recently emerged from his own masculinist makeover, which turned him from a pale coder to a buff and bronzed bro, and his openly suggestive glance at Sanchez’s exposed chest seemed like an appropriate capstone to Trump’s Inaugural Address.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Francis had an acute case of pneumonia in 2023 and is prone to respiratory infections in winter.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Francis previously suffered an acute case of pneumonia in 2023 and remains prone to respiratory infections during the winter months.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Subject (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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