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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 subcommittees
If Democrats regain control of the House this fall, DeGette could lead one of the most powerful subcommittees in Congress.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Both Republicans and Democrats on the House and Senate subcommittees that oversee defense spending pointedly questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Iran ceasefire, the cost of the war and the administration's decision to enter the conflict without Congress' approval.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Now the legislature has seven standing committees as opposed to six, and each of those has seven subcommittees as opposed to four, which expands the opportunities for Democratic leadership roles.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Iowa lawmakers advanced two bills from House subcommittees Monday that would restrict the commercial operation of self-driving vehicles and assign liability to the owners of autonomous vehicles.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 18 Feb. 2026
During this session, cabinet members and other administration officials are appearing in front of budget review subcommittees to make their case for funding.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The statement discusses the incumbent’s involvement with other local planning groups and subcommittees in addition to LJCPA.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Pol said the task force would like to encompass as much of the state as possible, and as more counties are added, create subcommittees of the task force.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
According to the spokesperson, the CSU’s Generative AI Advisory Committee and its three subcommittees unanimously recommended renewing the contract.
—Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Both Republicans and Democrats on the House and Senate subcommittees that oversee defense spending pointedly questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Iran ceasefire, the cost of the war and the administration's decision to enter the conflict without Congress' approval.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Now the legislature has seven standing committees as opposed to six, and each of those has seven subcommittees as opposed to four, which expands the opportunities for Democratic leadership roles.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Iowa lawmakers advanced two bills from House subcommittees Monday that would restrict the commercial operation of self-driving vehicles and assign liability to the owners of autonomous vehicles.
—Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 18 Feb. 2026
During this session, cabinet members and other administration officials are appearing in front of budget review subcommittees to make their case for funding.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
The statement discusses the incumbent’s involvement with other local planning groups and subcommittees in addition to LJCPA.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Pol said the task force would like to encompass as much of the state as possible, and as more counties are added, create subcommittees of the task force.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcommittees
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This relic from the past sewed together the 116-foot diameter panels that covered an area of roughly 16,000 square feet.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The building integrates perlite insulation, timber balcony structures, 500 sq m (5,400 sq ft) of photovoltaic panels, and a hybrid gas/heat pump system by Atlantic Systèmes, achieving around 60% energy self-sufficiency in compliance with France's RE2020 2025 [green building] targets.—
Adam Williams
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
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Across the fine jewelry industry, designers are reporting growing demand for heirloom remodeling, engagement ring redesigns and bespoke commissions that repurpose stones with personal history.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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But the Governor controls the cogs of government through thousands of appointments to boards and commissions.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 May 2026
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When Moscow tried to negotiate a quick end to the conflict weeks after its start, Belarus hosted the first talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The Goodwill Tour Continues In the past week, the supercarrier also welcomed delegations from Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Guyana, and Grenada, likely among the final such visits by foreign officials while the carrier was at sea.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Subcommittees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcommittees. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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