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
  • In a tournament that the superstars have dominated, Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all have seven goals.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
  • Wang, who worked at Apple from 2016 to 2018 on the development and mass production of the Apple Watch and iPhone, is eyeing the AI wearables market dominated by Meta Platforms.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The Romans conquered this region more than two millennia ago.
    Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • Game plan for the title fight Gaethje has also conquered the art of performing as an underdog.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • For all its 120 proof, the ethanol is quite subdued, which allows sweeter (brown sugar), fruitier (figs, cherries), spicier (cinnamon), and lightly smoky aromas (BBQ sauce burnt ends) to really stand apart.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • For all the bombast surrounding the official proceedings, beginning with the UFC fight at the White House, elsewhere the mood has seemed subdued.
    Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 3 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
  • The Knicks overcame several double-digit point deficits to win the 2026 NBA championship, their first in 53 years.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
  • Heide Hafner, Miss Subways 1976, overcame obstacles like sexism to earn her pilot's license.
    Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 30 June 2026

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“Subjected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjected. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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