subjected

past tense of subject

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Recent Examples of subjected After steering hiring toward workers of Latin American origin, the companies allegedly subjected those employees to intimidation and coercive working conditions. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 2 July 2026 To address these concerns, Orange House has subjected its detergent to rigorous safety evaluation. Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 For an entire weekend, these architects lived and hung out together while scientists subjected them to a litany of personality tests. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 17 June 2026 For years, Dee Dee allegedly subjected her daughter to Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Their industry partners at BAE Systems subjected the tiny lens to brutal vibration and extreme temperature testing. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026 In 1983, lawmakers enacted a bipartisan package that increased payroll taxes, gradually raised the retirement age, and subjected a portion of Social Security benefits to income taxes, in order to extend the program’s solvency. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 June 2026 Capitol police officers have sued over the initiative in a Washington, DC federal court, saying the fund could further embolden people who have already subjected them to harassment and death threats. Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 June 2026 Digwa then claimed in bodycam footage released by police that Nowak had grabbed his turban and subjected him to racist abuse. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjected
Verb
  • Though the sexism of the times forced Beth to take a back seat to her husband as the face of the company, her work dominated the mid-20th century American shoe market and brought avant-garde ideas into shoe design.
    Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • On Tuesday, the shooting dominated the political conversation on the ground in Maine.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • The Red Hulk has conquered Latveria and has his sights set on world domination.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • In Helpless, that challenge is more than conquered, and readers are already starting to respond to it.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The attacker was also hospitalized because of wounds sustained while he was subdued by bystanders.
    Reuters, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • The market appears to be pricing IQVIA as though biotech research spending will remain permanently subdued.
    Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Norway defeated Brazil, while England emerged victorious against Mexico, taking them both through to the quarter-finals.
    Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Without a pole, hook, or tree to climb, squirrels are left defeated and bereft.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • Jude Bellingham scored twice in a two-minute span to give England a 2-0 lead, Mexico rallied, Kane scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick and England overcame a Jarell Quansah red card, playing the final 48 minutes a man down.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • Pitching in the rotation spot vacated when Randy Vásquez went on the IL with a right ankle bruise, Márquez overcame a 31-pitch first inning and was able to walk off the mound four innings later pumping his fist after throwing just 51 more.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

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“Subjected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjected. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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