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be subject to

VERB
depend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hinge on rest on revolve around
STRONG
bottom found ground hang rest stay
WEAK
be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subordinate to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on stand on trust to turn on
VERB
hinge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depend revolve around
STRONG
hang pivot rest turn
WEAK
be undecided pend stand on turn on
VERB
hinge on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depend on rest on
WEAK
be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subordinate to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

Example Sentences

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The filmmaker expected his subject to be angry.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2024

Our mountains offer a whole other experience, serving as either a subject to be painted with light or a booster to better see the landscape around us.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Thai officials have said the main purpose of bringing the animal back was for medical care and whether he returns to Sri Lanka remains a subject to be discussed with the Colombo government.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2023

The carmaker is holding a capital markets day on Wednesday, where investors expect the subject to be discussed.

From Reuters • Jun. 20, 2023

We do, Mrs. O’Connell, though Wouldn’t be a fit subject to be talking about.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.