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
Ian Millhiser, Vox, 24 Mar. 2025
Look at rumors, gossip, metaphors, euphemisms, folktales—all the means by which subordinate groups disguise their opposition.
—Nikil Saval, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Fred Topel, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
Conflict also emerges between a woman named Angela (Daniela Mack) and Claire over who gets to be Howard’s preferred subordinate.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The approval of Musk’s DOGE subordinates to use software that could allow for vast data transfers has alarmed some Labor Department employees.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Similarly, Wisconsin law does not entangle the state in the church’s internal affairs, or otherwise dictate how the church must structure itself and its subordinate entities.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 24 Mar. 2025
Look at rumors, gossip, metaphors, euphemisms, folktales—all the means by which subordinate groups disguise their opposition.
—Nikil Saval, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
Barinholtz also stars in the show as Matt’s subordinate, Sal Saperstein.
—Fred Topel, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
Conflict also emerges between a woman named Angela (Daniela Mack) and Claire over who gets to be Howard’s preferred subordinate.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
True authenticity emerges when leaders subordinate ego to purpose.
—Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The approval of Musk’s DOGE subordinates to use software that could allow for vast data transfers has alarmed some Labor Department employees.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subordinate
Adjective
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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
Noun
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The 18-month program was like a scene out of The Bear, with abusive head chefs berating their underlings.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Everyone, apart from underlings such as housekeeper Mary (Jackie Clune), are dressed immaculately enough to grace the cover of pre-war Vogue.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Singer, in particular, subjected new cast member Eboni K. Williams — the show’s first Black full-time cast member — to a hailstorm of microaggressions and was the subject of several official complaints.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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Just one week after subjecting us to Bobby’s funeral, Thursday’s episode of 9-1-1 wastes no time punching us in the gut once more, this time with a look back at the 118 in happier times.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Women historically earn less than men and tend to take more time away from work for caregiving duties.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Research shows that lifting more vigorously results in higher energy expenditure than lifting with less speed and intensity.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The other German parties delayed their reckoning with popular discontent over immigration, and instead let the AfD dominate that issue, which heated up politically until it could not be ignored.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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The cannabis industry, traditionally dominated by white and male entrepreneurs, has seen a surge of diverse voices in recent years.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Noun
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But later, in 1997, Allen married Soon-Yi Previn, who is 35 years his junior.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Kaden Choi, Head-Royce baseball: The junior went 4 for 5 and drove in 10 runs in Head-Royce’s 20-1 win over Redwood Christian.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Nichols fled after being pulled from his car and was later subdued and struck repeatedly with fists, boots, a Taser and a baton.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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Hundreds of Ghor are killed, stormtroopers patrol the streets, and KX-series security droids are unleashed like hulking monsters, subduing random humans to death.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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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 17 May. 2025.
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