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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
Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
In the show, portraits of Black subjects, rendered in the artist’s signature of painting with his fingertips, are presented in a built-to-scale architectural re-creation of Boafo’s studio in Accra, Ghana.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026
Pruning at this time reduces the risk of subjecting the tree to stress or disease.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Does the environment surrounding the subject look realistic?
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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Noun
No law bans teaching in those subjects.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
In the show, portraits of Black subjects, rendered in the artist’s signature of painting with his fingertips, are presented in a built-to-scale architectural re-creation of Boafo’s studio in Accra, Ghana.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Once the material was made, the team subjected it to a battery of tests.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026
Pruning at this time reduces the risk of subjecting the tree to stress or disease.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
In its expert depiction of the emergence of a bond between documentarian and subject, L’approche is a key work by Depardon, one that sheds new light on his oeuvre and methodology to date.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Does the environment surrounding the subject look realistic?
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Noun
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Here are Pereira’s thoughts on several topics, edited for clarity and brevity.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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His administration is facing increasing scrutiny after immigration officers killed two American citizens in Minneapolis this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Only 16% of EU citizens now consider the US as an ally, while 20% see it as a rival or an enemy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The internet and Black art triggered awe for completely different, profound reasons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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One reason is a viral video that shows Pretti standing over the body of a veteran who died and honoring his service.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While some apps are experimental or low-effort, the approach mirrors the early days of iOS and Android app stores, where quirky and test apps dominated before the ecosystem matured.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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The opposition dominates for spells but struggles to bypass his strong defence.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This exciting new corner of Rome supports an emerging understanding of the eternal city, revealing that its growth was dependent on its suburbs and altering our comprehension of how Rome functioned and thrived.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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Patriotism is a value that an IP-dependent tech company fighting Chinese rivals might well be happy to see inculcated in its employees.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dark matter interacts with itself and normal matter only through the gravitational force and nothing else.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson declined to provide any further information, citing an ongoing matter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Turkey arrests 6 suspected of spying ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish authorities have arrested six people, including an Iranian national, on suspicion of spying for Iran, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Police believe the group is part of a broader national trend involving foreign nationals who enter the United States to commit crimes, including residential burglaries, and then leave the country, Irvine Police Department spokesman Kyle Oldoerp said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Generations of children grew up on these grounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Believe it or not, poor hygiene can be grounds for removal from a flight.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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