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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Recent Examples of subcommittee
At a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing this afternoon, McBride warned that without action, the livelihoods of younger artists could be at risk and established performers like her would face damage to their reputations.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 May 2025
The council will now refer the item to subcommittees and boards for review and recommendations.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins will testify Thursday morning before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the department’s fiscal 2026 budget request.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 15 May 2025
Last month, Wynn-Williams testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee, where lawmakers of both parties expressed deep anger at the company on a variety of subjects.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 May 2025
The council will now refer the item to subcommittees and boards for review and recommendations.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 21 May 2025
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins will testify Thursday morning before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the department’s fiscal 2026 budget request.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 15 May 2025
Last month, Wynn-Williams testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee, where lawmakers of both parties expressed deep anger at the company on a variety of subjects.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcommittee
Noun
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Like insurance brokers, many retirement plan administrators operate on a commission or fee-for-service basis—ask upfront. Payroll Services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The legislation’s sponsor is the commission’s most hardline conservative, Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Head says the side panels offer extra stability compared to lacing methods.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Famous last words: Lexi, of course, promptly trips on her stiletto, falls out the absurdly dangerous glass panel, and plummets to her death.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2025
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“Subcommittee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcommittee. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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