as in lesser
having not so great importance or rank as another
his contention is that environment plays a subordinate role to heredity in determining what we become
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as in underling
one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another
subordinates do most of the actual creation of the famous designer's clothing designs
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as in to subject
to bring under one's control by force of arms
it is one of the lessons of history that more powerful civilizations often subordinate weaker ones
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Recent Examples of subordinate
Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2024
The president, in other words, is increasingly subordinate to the courts.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Zhe Zhang
shuili Du, Harvard Business Review, 31 Oct. 2024
His subordinates nicknamed him Pig for his jowls and ruddy cheeks.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Marc Weingarten, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2024
Hence, rites, rituals and ceremonies that honor exemplary behavior are a way to confer status on individuals who subordinate their narrow self-interest to the benefit of the group as a whole.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
But since the invasion of Ukraine, Russia has turned into a true personalist dictatorship, with unchecked power in the hands of one man—Putin—and the rest of the country’s political institutions relegated to subordinate positions in the authoritarian hierarchy.
—Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2024
The president, in other words, is increasingly subordinate to the courts.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Noun
Through a series of studies with more than 1,100 U.S.-based adults, research finds that using nicknames in workplace relationships between supervisors and subordinates can sometimes have positive effects — but not always.
—Zhe Zhang
shuili Du, Harvard Business Review, 31 Oct. 2024
His subordinates nicknamed him Pig for his jowls and ruddy cheeks.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
Rebecca has found the one social forum that doesn’t bite back, that subordinates judgment to context and compassion.
—Marc Weingarten, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2024
Hence, rites, rituals and ceremonies that honor exemplary behavior are a way to confer status on individuals who subordinate their narrow self-interest to the benefit of the group as a whole.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subordinate
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Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.Staff Writer Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023
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The story of 2022 (and 2021 to a lesser extent) was energy.Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
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Like her underlings, Riya also possesses great comic timing, often puncturing all the tension, both professional and personal, with a killer one-liner.Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024
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According to a ProPublica report, some of Nunes’ underlings have concerns about his performance.Zach Everson, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Failure to follow the law subjects them to misdemeanor charges, ticket fees, court costs, confiscation of their buggies and property liens.Laura A. Bischoff, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Before the next congressional term, Republicans must undo recent unilateral moves by Biden’s IRS that would subject millions of Americans to double taxation.Carol Miller, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the drop in profits was less than the declines in the previous months.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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There is also likely to be less tolerance for any action on the part of the South African government that may be perceived as undermining the national security interests of the United States.Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The family friendly adventure dominated ticket sales, earning $14.7 million to capture the box office crown.Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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The party’s most prolific poster on X was first-term Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) with 3,983 posts, earning 15th place on the list dominated by GOP legislators.Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
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The junior running back scored seven touchdowns and ran for 313 yards in a 63-12 win over Casa Roble.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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The high school junior from Flint, MI, is helped by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield (Brian Tyree Henry), to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Globally, demand in the sector remains subdued due to oversupplies in the European market as well as high inventory levels in China.Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The higher end of the treble is somewhat subdued and can get stepped on when the lower frequencies are busy.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
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“Subordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subordinate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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