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be subordinate 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 subject to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on stand on trust to 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 subject to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

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"Uganda has been ready for a civilian leader since time immemorial," he insists, adding that according to Uganda's constitution, the military must be subordinate to the civilian authority.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Ratcliffe, the former DNI, has been nominated as director of the CIA and would be subordinate to Gabbard, according to this plan.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2024

“Why do we have institutions in this country? Just to be subordinate to gangs?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2019

Should the President be subordinate to the legislature or have the power to check congressional actions?

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

For if he be supreme in all causes, then all these depend upon him, and be subordinate to him.

From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Shields, Alexander

be subordinate to

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