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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
the subject of our discussion switched from who would be the next president to who was the greatest president in the nation's history
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as in citizen
a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it
because of the tense situation in that country, British subjects were advised to return home as soon as possible
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as in reason
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
he has no subject to protest this time, but that's never stopped him before
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as in to dominate
to bring under one's control by force of arms
Attila the Hun subjected most of Europe to his barbaric pillage
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as in dependent
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as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
a holy man for whom the subjection of earthly desires is the path to spiritual perfection
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Recent Examples of subject
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
That imbroglio is the subject of a new three-part docuseries premiering on Netflix this week, The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
Earlier this month, he was sued by a former Yeezy staffer who claims Kanye subjected him to antisemitic tirades.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Put Fernando memories in the subject line of your email and send to me at fernandomemories@yahoo.com.
World Series results
Game 1: at Dodgers 6, New York 3 (10).
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The shoe even became the subject of a viral story on TikTok, in which a New York man stole a pair after a date, which was covered by Vogue, Dazed and The New York Times.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
That imbroglio is the subject of a new three-part docuseries premiering on Netflix this week, The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
The political scientists Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way have shown that countries with economic, social, and institutional ties to the West are more likely to democratize than those subjected solely to punitive measures.
—Francisco Rodríguez, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2024
Earlier this month, he was sued by a former Yeezy staffer who claims Kanye subjected him to antisemitic tirades.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The Royalty Trust's overriding royalty interest in the onshore Highlander subject interest was fully impaired by $308,071 during the quarter ended March 31, 2023, due to the cessation of production.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Put Fernando memories in the subject line of your email and send to me at fernandomemories@yahoo.com.
World Series results
Game 1: at Dodgers 6, New York 3 (10).
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
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Nacua continues to dominate and looks poised to do so for the foreseeable future.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Critiques of the Board CTU voices largely dominated on the floor at Thursday’s evening meeting, and when others spoke, they were often met with boos heckles from the crowd.Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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The result is a population increasingly dependent on nutrient-poor, high-calorie foods.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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For Matthews, surrealist cinema—forward-looking, innovative, dependent on the future itself for inspiration—still had its best days before it.Noor Anand Chawla, JSTOR Daily, 9 Dec. 2024
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From small children to adults, dinosaurs transport us to a time long ago that conquers wonderment in today's world.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Mahomes opened as the favorite to win the MVP in 2024 after the Kansas City Chiefs conquered back-to-back Super Bowls and three in five seasons in February.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The victim, 31-year-old Nina Fischer, was found bound and shot to death at her family’s home on Point San Pedro Road.Cameron Macdonald, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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As the ball sailed through the air, his team’s fate hanging in the balance, Kaylin Moore seemed bound to be an observer to destiny.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The price of iron ore, which is Rio’s single largest product, accounting for two-thirds of Rio Tinto’s revenue, has remained subdued in 2024, though showing some improvement in the recent months.Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Several said they were alarmed by him and some were thankful when Penny subdued him.Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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That potent and productive lie first emerged during the late 18th century, a byproduct of opportunism and the print revolution colliding with the material struggles of workers in unfree and expanding labor markets.Gunther Peck / Made by History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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People in unfree countries want the help, need the help, of people in free countries.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
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Lawmakers overcame the 60-vote threshold to bypass a filibuster in a 73-27 vote.Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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Yet, deeper reading reveals an honest assessment of the challenges still to be overcome in making change a reality.Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Maryland enjoyed its most effective offensive outing since defeating Fairleigh Dickinson, 111-85, on Nov. 18, 2005.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Reinvent German Business On Monday, the German Chancellor was defeated in parliament and will soon lose his job.Andrew Binns, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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