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

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If the NFL were to determine that Jackson violated its personal conduct policy, he could be subject to a six-game suspension or banishment from the league, with an opportunity to appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

That’s why the laws that apply to the rest of us should apply to judges, and those who interpret our laws should be subject to those same laws.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Fifa also warns that tickets bought via other routes "may be invalid and may be subject to cancellation without notice".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Those shares, if purchased, would not be subject to the lockup restrictions imposed on stock held by insiders, SpaceX said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

I was authorized to join with whomever I wanted or needed to create this organization and would not be subject to the direct control of the mother organization.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

be subject to

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