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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
Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The rule has subjected those assets to strict capital requirements, significantly raising the financial and regulatory risks of offering crypto custody services.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Simon Hill, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
That followed from a subject line of: Jimmy Butler unexpectedly attends Reserve Cup Draft Dinner amid suspension.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 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
The legislation instructs federal officials to detain unauthorized immigrants arrested for or charged with burglary, theft, larceny or shoplifting, expanding the list of charges that would subject migrants to detention and potential deportation.
—Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The rule has subjected those assets to strict capital requirements, significantly raising the financial and regulatory risks of offering crypto custody services.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Unfortunately, this camera was often slow to start recording, so clips began with the subject halfway through the frame.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
That followed from a subject line of: Jimmy Butler unexpectedly attends Reserve Cup Draft Dinner amid suspension.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Verb
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For the past year and a half, the story of Tapestry was dominated a series of questions around the company’s $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri Holdings — from how the firm would turn around Michael Kors once the deal closed to whether the deal would close at all.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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The fashion choice quickly went viral, dominating discussions on platforms such as Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, as social media users fiercely debated the look.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 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
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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
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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
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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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
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Janis overcomes significant obstacles – embezzlement, record industry misogyny, homophobia, and heartbreak – to find love and produce an indelible body of searingly honest songs that earned her a devoted following and critical acclaim.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Netanyahu meanwhile is under heavy pressure from his far-right political allies to resume the war after the first phase so that Hamas, which carried out the deadliest attack on Israelis in their history, can be defeated.—
Tia Goldenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
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 19 Feb. 2025.
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