as in commission
a part of a committee that is organized for a certain purpose
The Senate has formed a subcommittee to set up an investigation.
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Today, Merkley serves on key Senate committees and chairs subcommittees on environmental justice and chemical safety.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
DeLauro is the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, while Underwood is the ranking Democrat on the House's homeland security subcommittee.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Her colleague Roberto Rodriguez, who ultimately voted against jettisoning the policy, asked to keep it in place while a subcommittee could work on changes to address others’ concerns.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
One of the biggest changes the subcommittee discussed was the enhanced advance premium tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
DeLauro is the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, while Underwood is the ranking Democrat on the House's homeland security subcommittee.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Her colleague Roberto Rodriguez, who ultimately voted against jettisoning the policy, asked to keep it in place while a subcommittee could work on changes to address others’ concerns.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
One of the biggest changes the subcommittee discussed was the enhanced advance premium tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of 2025.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcommittee
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The new Wylie store is set to be at 2710 W FM 544, according to the commission document.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Retailers also think the commission structure should be revisited.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Australian musician’s debut full length album, issued by Nina Las Vegas’ NLV Records, was announced Thursday afternoon as the 2025 AMP champ, as decided by a music industry panel.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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This wasn’t a panel or a networking mixer with business cards flying.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Subcommittee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcommittee. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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