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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Likewise, movement jobs require individuals with the capacity to face forces that are endangering the lives of many people, engage in rigorous political education, take in constructive feedback, and be accountable to the most vulnerable communities.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Children, whose bodies are still developing, are also among the most vulnerable to phthalates and other endocrine disrupters.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
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 monounsaturated fat makes canola less susceptible to oxidation, Kane adds.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The number of children who are not getting the measles vaccine has increased, making the U.S. population more susceptible to infection.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation, which is often more prevalent with higher percentages of urea.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
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 29 Mar. 2025.
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