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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
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.
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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
Senate Public Health Committee Chairman Hob Bryan, a Democrat who has served in the Legislature since 1984, said committee hearings used to involve frequent debate, amendments and discussion among subcommittees.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
According to the city, Adams has been part of various bodies, including Community and Economic Development, Life Enrichment, and Infrastructure and Transportation subcommittees, working with the community, city staff, and local leaders to support residents’ well-being.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Senate Public Health Committee Chairman Hob Bryan, a Democrat who has served in the Legislature since 1984, said committee hearings used to involve frequent debate, amendments and discussion among subcommittees.
—Gwen Dilworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
According to the city, Adams has been part of various bodies, including Community and Economic Development, Life Enrichment, and Infrastructure and Transportation subcommittees, working with the community, city staff, and local leaders to support residents’ well-being.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subcommittees
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The patio is shaded and glassed in, but with open panels above to allow for airflow.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Pennsylvania's largest anime convention will feature contests where guests can show off their lipsyncing, scale model building and dance skills; musical guests and karaoke experiences; collectible games; educational panels and workshops; exhibit halls and vendors; and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The Schwab Teen Investor Account has no account minimum or maintenance fees, as well as offers $0 commissions on online stock and ETF trades.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Removing language that states city boards and commissions are only advisory to the City Council, allowing the council to assign responsibilities to those bodies by ordinance.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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Photos from the banquet showed members of the two delegations mingling.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2026
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In addition, delegations are encouraged to travel in the most climate-friendly way possible.—
Christine Mortag,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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“Subcommittees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subcommittees. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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