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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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Recent Examples of subject
Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 21 May 2025
This is no Rembrandt or Vermeer, however, and the subject is no long-dead royal.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 May 2025
In her lawsuit filed in November 2023, Ventura accused Combs of subjecting her to years of rape, beatings, and psychological manipulation.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The honor is awarded in recognition of a subject painting, genre painting, or mural project.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Ventura, the prosecution's key witness who was in a relationship with Combs for 11 years, has been the subject of much of the testimony from other witnesses.
—Elizabeth Rosner, People.com, 21 May 2025
This is no Rembrandt or Vermeer, however, and the subject is no long-dead royal.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Verb
The rule, proposed in December, sought to treat data brokers as consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), subjecting them to additional requirements.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 May 2025
In her lawsuit filed in November 2023, Ventura accused Combs of subjecting her to years of rape, beatings, and psychological manipulation.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Adjective
Who should consider this role Those who excel at one-on-one teaching, have deep subject knowledge, and prefer flexible work arrangements.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The honor is awarded in recognition of a subject painting, genre painting, or mural project.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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At international grocery stores throughout Charlotte, like Golden Elephant Asian Market and Wow Supermarket, rising prices and delays in orders caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain the top topic of any conversation.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
Noun
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This meant that Iowa citizens were exposed to having meritless lawsuits brought against them to silence their free speech rights, or retaliate against them for having done so, through the use of the litigation process itself.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The new law made married women dependent citizens; their citizenship status was now entirely derived from that of their husbands.—
Time,
Time,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Early reactions to the live-action remake note the film's inclusion of iconic original moments as a key reason for its success.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly point to Trump's election as a reason for the recruiting rebound.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Rihanna’s ability to dominate the pop arena without compromising her Barbadian hertiage certainly served as a breakthrough for Caribbean artists.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Moreover, Rocket has a relatively new CEO who wants to dominate the mortgage industry and is not afraid of technology, previously working at Intuit, PayPal, Groupon and Microsoft.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Not surprisingly, the latter is highly dependent on the former, industry experts say.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The new law made married women dependent citizens; their citizenship status was now entirely derived from that of their husbands.—
Time,
Time,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The main question of contemporary cinema isn’t (pace the nominal avant-garde) whether to tell a story but what story to tell, how to tell it, and, for that matter, what a story is.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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And though Madrid hasn’t released an official ‘comunicado’ on the matter, it is widely expected that the Italian will be replaced by Xabi Alonso ahead of the Club World Cup.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The deceased included two Mexican nationals, whose details have not been released, and a 14-year-old Indian national, whose 10-year-old sister is missing and presumed dead, according to the warrant.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The timing could not have been better, Eddie Hamdard said, because the end of the TPS program for Afghan nationals could have forced his brother to return to their home country.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Educate Yourself, And Be Prepared The very best way to conquer your business fear and build confidence as a leader is to do the work required to be at your best.—
Michelle Mekky,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Putnam was always photographed with famous people: standing next to Charles Lindbergh, first man to fly solo across the Atlantic; posing with Commander Byrd, the man who conquered the South Pole; smiling with Howard Carter, the man who discovered King Tut.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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