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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
Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
The renewal comes despite the fact that the series is the subject of an ongoing lawsuit.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Sophia Saifi, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Another group of agents argued in a second lawsuit Tuesday that releasing their names publicly would subject them to dangerous threats and harassment.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
The 39-year-old also posted a video on this very subject which garnered 1 million views on TikTok.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The crash is the subject of a probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and California Highway Patrol.
—Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
The renewal comes despite the fact that the series is the subject of an ongoing lawsuit.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
But the country has not always welcomed Afghan refugees, subjecting them to hostile living conditions and threatening deportation over the years.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Another group of agents argued in a second lawsuit Tuesday that releasing their names publicly would subject them to dangerous threats and harassment.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Now he’s turned his attention to the US government, and federal workers just received a memo with the same subject line.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
The 39-year-old also posted a video on this very subject which garnered 1 million views on TikTok.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Verb
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For years, the conversation around sustainability has been dominated by a singular focus: going green.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Poway—As expected, the Titans dominated, winning all but one of the 14 weight classes and having all 14 wrestlers move on to the Masters meet.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Saudi Arabia remains the world's largest oil exporter and many of our allies are heavily dependent on Saudi oil.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Bloys was clear, however, that WBD wasn’t entirely dependent on Rowling for the project.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The story of Dieter that so cracks up Helena could also be interpreted as something about the pointlessness of trying to coexist with nature, when man is meant to conquer it.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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But behind all the drama, The Notebook remains an incredibly romantic story about love conquering all — time, illness, and especially stubborn personalities.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For the spring 2025 women’s collection, Prada has produced a bound book of 10 short stories by American author Ottessa Moshfegh, and starring Carey Mulligan.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
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Fischer, 31, was found bound and slain at her home on Point San Pedro Road.—
Cameron Macdonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Harissa, a hot chili pepper paste, is subdued by a zesty orange flavor.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Swift subdued Beauty brands aren’t making as many appearances at this year’s Super Bowl, despite Taylor Swift likely making another appearance to support her boyfriend, Chiefs player Travis Kelce.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In 1854, for example, Charleston’s Washington Fire Company recorded paying unfree Black firefighters between $5.00 and $37.75 in a month.—
Justin Hawkins / Made by History,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
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Because of their supply of unfree labor to fight fires, Southern leaders felt little need to fireproof their cities, or adopt the innovations in firefighting made possible by new technologies.—
Justin Hawkins / Made by History,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Maybe your motive was to overcome a particular phobia, say, or heal from a really bad breakup.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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Cognitive behavioral therapy can be an effective way to overcome a tendency to simply steer clear of your triggers.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere in the league, Jimmy Butler made his Golden State Warriors debut, scoring 25 points to help his new team erase a 24-point third quarter deficit to defeat one of his former teams, the Chicago Bulls, 132-111.—
Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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In both instances, the Eagles defeated arguably the NFL’s most dominant team.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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