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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
Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Ethics And Societal Impact Instituting and maintaining ethical AI practices by creating governance frameworks that minimize bias, ensure fairness and protect data privacy has been a subject of intense debate as AI has moved up the corporate agenda.
—Ben Blanquera, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to being known for YouTube videos that make people compete to be the last one standing, Donaldson previously had to deny allegations that Beast Games, his Prime Video reality-competition show that landed several people in the hospital, had subjected people to hostile working conditions.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Marc Berman, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In pop music, the person in the spotlight is both subject and object.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Police said that residents may mistake students for actual armed subjects, leading to unwarranted calls to police.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Ethics And Societal Impact Instituting and maintaining ethical AI practices by creating governance frameworks that minimize bias, ensure fairness and protect data privacy has been a subject of intense debate as AI has moved up the corporate agenda.
—Ben Blanquera, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Roman authorities persecuted Christians harshly, subjecting them to torture and deaths even more gruesome than crucifixion.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
In addition to being known for YouTube videos that make people compete to be the last one standing, Donaldson previously had to deny allegations that Beast Games, his Prime Video reality-competition show that landed several people in the hospital, had subjected people to hostile working conditions.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
But Lee, himself, who is now the subject new documentary Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, was also not without his own imperfections.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
In pop music, the person in the spotlight is both subject and object.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
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Arcadia Earth has been a proponent of the sustainability conversations around fashion, with a pop-up in Soho, New York City amid the pandemic, that became a hub for productive talks with circularity around fashion being the topic of choice.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, McIlroy revisited the topic on his own accord.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The program helps bring citizens to space in a reusable suborbital rocket system.—
Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 2023, officers arrested an attorney who was representing citizens in police abuse cases against the department.—
Topher Sanders,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2025
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The military has a nonpartisan tradition for a reason.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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For that reason, testing in the privacy of one’s home can be an appealing option — and may help expand screening, Dr. Burstein said.—
Catherine Pearson,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just two decades ago, traditional media companies and regulated broadcasters dominated public discourse.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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The first is China which globally has dominated solar capacity increase in 2024.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, the Kremlin rejected a U.S. proposal — to which Ukraine agreed last month — for a full 30-day ceasefire, and made its consent to a partial truce in the Black Sea dependent on sanctions relief.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Not to reopen wounds, but to remind Cambodians why justice, democracy and dignity matter.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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The attorney, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the firms provided no reason for their decision.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Ukrainian president's comments follow the capture of two Chinese nationals fighting in Ukraine on Wednesday, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Seven other Chinese nationals detained at the same time will not be charged and will be transported to China, prosecutors said, adding that the case was the island’s first prosecution over damaging sea cables.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This year, he was tasked with conquering the opponent’s best hitters in Game 1, and that doesn’t figure to change.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Channel this passion into some focused new moon intentions on April 27, but don’t let yourself be driven by a sheer need to conquer.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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