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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
Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Other Issues on the Ballot The ballot would also include a measure to remove the current high school graduation requirement for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in subjects like math, science and English.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
Authorities subsequently discovered that their parents had subjected the siblings, who ranged in age from 2 to 29 at the time, to brutal violence and deprived them of food, sleep, hygiene, education and health care.
—Izzy Alvarez, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
Where Ito’s film distinguishes itself is in the diaristic iPhone videos, which serve as a mode of confrontation for the director as subject.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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Cutler, who conducts the documentary’s single talking-head interview with its subject, interlaces it with plenty of archival footage.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Other Issues on the Ballot The ballot would also include a measure to remove the current high school graduation requirement for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in subjects like math, science and English.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
These people are concerned about losing their jobs, tarnishing their reputations and the threat of violence that might come from Ito subjecting herself to an unsparing public.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
Authorities subsequently discovered that their parents had subjected the siblings, who ranged in age from 2 to 29 at the time, to brutal violence and deprived them of food, sleep, hygiene, education and health care.
—Izzy Alvarez, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
How will their differing feelings on this subject impact their relationship as the season progresses?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
Where Ito’s film distinguishes itself is in the diaristic iPhone videos, which serve as a mode of confrontation for the director as subject.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
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Latino voters took a big right turn in an election dominated by voter outrage over the high cost of food and housing, helping Donald Trump secure a second term in the White House.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the countywide races across Michigan's most affluent county, Democratic incumbents dominated as expected although voters ousted a first-term Democrat serving as Bloomfield Township supervisor.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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In other words, the likelihood of finding a match of your same genetic ethnic makeup is dependent on how many people from your same ethnicity have signed up on the registry.Pia Velasco, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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But that’s dependent on the funding of philanthropists and corporate partners.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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The capital was well-situated on busy trade routes between the Red Sea and the Dead Sea, and between Arabia, Egypt, Syria, and Phoenicia starting in the 4th century B.C. The site flourished up until Romans conquered the Nabateans in the beginning of the 2nd century A.D.Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In it, a group of alien invaders come to conquer Earth and disguise themselves in human form as a 1950s biker gang.Vogue, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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The couple had difficulty believing Nola could scale a fence in a single bound, mainly because the dog rarely jumped inside the house.Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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In a second, two civilians used as human shields sit bound and blindfolded.Mick Krever, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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Another video shows a heated exchange between a man and two officers, culminating in the man being handcuffed, visibly bloodied and subdued with a stun gun.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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If shelter cost inflation remains subdued, that may help move U.S. inflation lower still.Simon Moore, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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People in unfree countries want the help, need the help, of people in free countries.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
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Uganda’s 2021 presidential election is shaping up to be as unfree and unfair as ever.Bobi Wine, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2021
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To overcome this, build self-awareness and emotional intelligence internally first.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the article notes this training will likely be easier for happy chasers because dogs who are angry or fearful bee-chasers have stronger emotions to overcome.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The aftermath of Israel’s 1982 invasion illustrates another stark fact: permanently weakening or even defeating an organization can give rise to new ones.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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And four hearts doubled could and should have been defeated.Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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