as in to pay
to come to an agreement with another person or company to do part of a job that you have been hired to do
Parts of the project were subcontracted (out) to specialists.
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Recent Examples of subcontract
The Acacia center provides legal services for unaccompanied migrant children under 18 through a network of legal aid groups that subcontract with the center.
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Janie Har, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Local business owners can now apply for subcontracting opportunities tied to Pittsburgh's 2026 NFL Draft.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
China’s economy greatly depends on foreign firms producing goods within its borders or subcontracting with Chinese firms that do.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Federal contracts require that companies over a certain size set goals for subcontracting spending on businesses owned by underrepresented individuals.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Janie Har, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Local business owners can now apply for subcontracting opportunities tied to Pittsburgh's 2026 NFL Draft.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
China’s economy greatly depends on foreign firms producing goods within its borders or subcontracting with Chinese firms that do.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Federal contracts require that companies over a certain size set goals for subcontracting spending on businesses owned by underrepresented individuals.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for subcontract
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcontract
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The Guardians are paying him $10 million this year, and Bieber can opt for a $4 million buyout or a $16 million deal for next season.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Blanchfield’s management team reported that she will be paid her full show and win money for UFC Vegas 107.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Sconce also harvested organs and body parts for profit, pulled teeth to extract the gold from fillings, and was investigated for allegedly contracting a hit on a rival and poisoning another competitor who was trying to expose the crimes at the Lamb funeral home.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Some Silicon Valley tech giants have historically been hesitant to contract with the U.S. military out of fear of retaliation from consumers, employees, or both.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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These reductions have allowed businesses to create new jobs and hire more team members to the benefit of all Floridians.—
Scott Shalley,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent maker Cameron Pictures has hired Karen Tsang as Vice President of Creative Affairs.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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But that task is giving certain professionals job security.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Quality matters just as much as quantity, from the average salaries and benefits to job security and overall satisfaction.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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At the championships, Hernandez placed first in the triple jump, tied for first in the high jump with two other competitors, and placed second in the long jump.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
2 June 2025
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After each pitch, Fry, who is working through a throwing program, placed the baseball in a machine that sent it back to Bieber.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The tower would be the first in the region and marks the fifth time Dar Global and The Trump Organization are partnering.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Konings’ studio partnered with Italian fabric manufacturer Gommatex to create a custom collection of jacquard fabrics and garments for the event.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 May 2025
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“Subcontract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcontract. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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