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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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

Biffa, the UK's largest waste company, has put forward the figure of £5, but that would be subject to consultation if the idea progresses.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

Unauthorized outbound investment activities will be subject to penalties, including fines and investment bans, according to the State Council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Washington insisted that “any property obviously belonging to the inhabitants of these States, in the possession of the garrison, shall be subject to be reclaimed.”

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

be subject to

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