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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
David Ferrini, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
At that last event Dylan touched the third rail of folk music by playing an electric guitar, in a performance that prompted boos from the audience — although whether the booing was a response to the transgression or the sound quality has been the subject of debate.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Laura A. Bischoff, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Before the next congressional term, Republicans must undo recent unilateral moves by Biden’s IRS that would subject millions of Americans to double taxation.
—Carol Miller, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
His wife Victoria is currently subject of a similar tell-all doc.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Paulo Dybala is the subject of serious negotiations, according to Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk.
—David Ferrini, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
At that last event Dylan touched the third rail of folk music by playing an electric guitar, in a performance that prompted boos from the audience — although whether the booing was a response to the transgression or the sound quality has been the subject of debate.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
Failure to follow the law subjects them to misdemeanor charges, ticket fees, court costs, confiscation of their buggies and property liens.
—Laura A. Bischoff, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Before the next congressional term, Republicans must undo recent unilateral moves by Biden’s IRS that would subject millions of Americans to double taxation.
—Carol Miller, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
That was the subject line of the messages flooding my husband Barry’s inbox for weeks.
—Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
His wife Victoria is currently subject of a similar tell-all doc.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
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Other topics touched upon in the interview included colonization of Mars, Israeli security, crime in the United States, and freedom of speech.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
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Chloe Bailey was a trending topic at the end of 2024 when she was spotted spending time with artist Burna Boy in Lagos, Nigeria.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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Its citizens can visit places such as Cambodia, Maldives, Djibouti, Sri Lanka and Haiti without needing to obtain a visa.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The impact of major wars, political upheaval and climate concerns continue to play their part in the statuses and accessibility of many countries and the rights of their citizens to travel.Duncan Madden, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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There's a lot of different things that can be happening, like vascular dilation, that can be caused for so many different reasons.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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For unknown reasons, members of the rival Rescue Creek pack crossed the river and launched an attack.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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What higher education issues will dominate the scene in 2025?Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Polar Vortex parks itself over eastern Canada for the first couple weeks of 2025 and allows these cold shots to slide southeast and dominate the weather east of the Rockies.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Officials stressed that future policy moves will be dependent on how the data unfolds and are not on a set schedule.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cs are dependent on budget, numbers and availability.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The risks are there, which is why protection matters.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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During the Mackinac Island trip, Mr. Nash’s team urged Ms. Bondi to avoid the matter and nudge other Republican attorneys general to do the same, according to two people who attended the event, who were not authorized to speak publicly because the conversations were supposed to be confidential.Eric Lipton, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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These statistics indicate that, since 2022, more than half of the investors (nearly 53%) have chosen urban TEA investments, most of whom are Chinese and Indian nationals.Sam Silverman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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After the prisoner exchange, which also freed a dozen German nationals, lawyers for Fogel's family again pushed for the Biden administration to work toward securing his freedom, including by designating him as wrongfully detained.Landon Mion, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Author of 'Swarm Troopers: How small drones will conquer the world,' following cutting-edge military technology in general and the drone warfare revolution in particular.David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Eighties pop icons Boy George and Culture Club are set to conquer Rome.Alan Friedman, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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