subject (to)

adjective

Definition of subject (to)next
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)
  1. dependent
  2. vulnerable
  3. conditional
  4. susceptible
  5. sensitive
  6. exposed
  7. prone
Adjective
  • Cs are dependent on budget, numbers and availability.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Officials stressed that future policy moves will be dependent on how the data unfolds and are not on a set schedule.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of dependent
Adjective
  • What the culture needs instead, Way suggested, is to teach the value of empathy, of being vulnerable, of being curious about other people.
    Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Clemson was particularly vulnerable on the ground this season, allowing 160.6 rushing yards per game (85th) and 4.7 yards per carry (99th).
    Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of vulnerable
Adjective
  • In November, the company received a conditional commitment for a loan up to $6.6 billion from the Department of Energy to support the construction of its new EV manufacturing facility in Georgia.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The amount is higher than the $9.2 billion conditional commitment announced in June 2023 and comes just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
    Reuters, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of conditional
Adjective
  • Consequently, consumers endure the worst of both worlds: a commodity that is susceptible to rapid price increases, lacking the infrastructure to reduce prices during periods of overproduction, all while relying on an emissions-intensive delivery system.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Injuries happen in the NHL all the time, but some roles and positions are more susceptible to them.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • That strategy should specify how the government, in coordination with state and local officials, will respond to incursions of unauthorized and unidentified drones near sensitive locations, like critical infrastructure.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Hackers can use your device to steal sensitive information, impersonate you, target your contacts, or turn the device into a bot.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of sensitive
Adjective
  • This example is distinguished by its two-tiered Formula 1–inspired rear wing, as well as the exposed, matte carbon-fiber bodywork—finished in satin, believed to be a first for the factory.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Retaining S-400s in Syria no longer serves Russia’s strategic interests since the systems became more exposed following the takeover of the country, including Latakia, by anti-Assad armed groups.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposed
Adjective
  • In fairness, this was not the collapse Villa had been prone to.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Donkeys are also more prone to health issues, such as dental problems and skin conditions, that may require specialized care.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of prone
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