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as in topic
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
the subject of our discussion switched from who would be the next president to who was the greatest president in the nation's history
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as in citizen
a person who owes allegiance to a government and is protected by it
because of the tense situation in that country, British subjects were advised to return home as soon as possible
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as in reason
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
he has no subject to protest this time, but that's never stopped him before
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as in to dominate
to bring under one's control by force of arms
Attila the Hun subjected most of Europe to his barbaric pillage
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as in dependent
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Recent Examples of subject
Thomas Lee, CNBC, 30 July 2025
That being said, the f/2.8 aperture is suitable for astrophotography and produces smooth bokeh for top-notch subject isolation.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Tues – Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Famed Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, who helped define the Art Nouveau style in Europe in the late 19th century, is the subject of the latest digital exhibition at the former Emigrant Bank located behind City Hall.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
The suit claims Greg Farley, assistant principal of Lawrence High School, pulled the students out of class and subjected them to interrogations, with other district officials, without notifying parents, the suit claims.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but Fundstrat Global Advisors does not warrant its completeness or accuracy except with respect to any disclosures relative to Fundstrat and the analyst’s involvement (if any) with any of the subject companies of the research.
—Thomas Lee, CNBC, 30 July 2025
That being said, the f/2.8 aperture is suitable for astrophotography and produces smooth bokeh for top-notch subject isolation.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
The question of whether the characters were lovers was the subject of great debate, fueled by the romantic overtones in their onscreen interactions.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Tues – Sun, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Famed Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, who helped define the Art Nouveau style in Europe in the late 19th century, is the subject of the latest digital exhibition at the former Emigrant Bank located behind City Hall.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
However, should the SEC move forward with a foreign listing requirement, affected companies would face a choice between taking on a new listing overseas or subjecting themselves to the more rigorous oversight regime applicable to U.S. domestic companies.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
The suit claims Greg Farley, assistant principal of Lawrence High School, pulled the students out of class and subjected them to interrogations, with other district officials, without notifying parents, the suit claims.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Noun
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These are similar to the topics the Biden-era FAA was looking at last year.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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The topic of redistricting has been at the national forefront since Texas unveiled an aggressive plan to strip the Democrats of five congressional seats, threatening a nationwide gerrymandering arms race.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Aug. 2025
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Police received several calls around 7 a.m. from concerned citizens reporting damage to some of the headstones and monuments at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, located at 94 Wall St, according to the Meriden Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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In March, a Chinese citizen named Sai Keung Tin was sentenced to 30 months in prison for smuggling more than 2,000 turtles from the United States to Hong Kong over about five years, federal prosecutors said.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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These players were picked for a reason and one game shouldn’t undo your pre-season planning.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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And for some reason, its leading example is straight out of a Wattpad fan fiction.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Once dominated by legacy brands, like L’Oréal, Unilever, Estée Lauder, P&G, LVMH, and Chanel, the $650B sector has transformed significantly, with the explosive growth of new brands like e.l.f., AI technology, and social media.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Doubles grew to be dominated by specialists, especially among men.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, success is dependent on brand identification, menu engineering, smart route planning and social media storytelling.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, while the other options factored in all the other people the borrower lived with in their home, RAP only adjusts a $50 monthly payment reduction for a dependent child.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The report offers no solutions or consolations on the matter.—
Zoe Pearl,
New Yorker,
12 Aug. 2025
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The market did not have a comment on the matter and directed the Journal Sentinel to contact the Milwaukee Police Department for more information.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1928, Nicolas Hayek married a Swiss national and moved to Switzerland in the early 1950s.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lai, a British national, stands accused of two counts of colluding with foreign forces – a crime punishable by life in prison under the 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing – and a separate sedition charge.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Asia-Pacific markets were subdued overnight as a result.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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The two also showed a demonstration of what a K9 takedown looks like, with Humphries acting as a target and K9 Bob subduing him.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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