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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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2
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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as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
a holy man for whom the subjection of earthly desires is the path to spiritual perfection
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Recent Examples of subject
Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Footage from an April 23 game caught the moments when Asian players from Albany High School were the subject of racist jeers.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 May 2025
Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
The deportations could subject the refugees to perilous conditions under the heavy hand of Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Trust Is The New Conversion Metric In the era of information overload, trust has become the most valuable currency in B2B. And trust isn’t built through clever outreach or catchy subject lines.
—Aaron Biggs, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Then, in April, the festival was postponed indefinitely, and founder Billy McFarland, the subject of two documentaries, put the Fyre Festival brand up for sale.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 May 2025
Footage from an April 23 game caught the moments when Asian players from Albany High School were the subject of racist jeers.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 9 May 2025
Verb
Related Stories On May 2, Trump collapsed the de minimis provision on packages shipped into the U.S. from Hong Kong and China, subjecting the low-value parcels to import duties or a flat tax, depending on whether the parcels were shipped privately or via international post.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
The deportations could subject the refugees to perilous conditions under the heavy hand of Taliban rule in Afghanistan.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Metadata such as the sender, recipient, subject, and time stamp will be accessible to your e-mail provider.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Trust Is The New Conversion Metric In the era of information overload, trust has become the most valuable currency in B2B. And trust isn’t built through clever outreach or catchy subject lines.
—Aaron Biggs, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Verb
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The cannabis industry, traditionally dominated by white and male entrepreneurs, has seen a surge of diverse voices in recent years.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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This was the start of a 21-game stretch the Cubs should dominate, even with Justin Steele out for the season and Shota Imanaga’s return from a hamstring strain unknown.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Well, that is highly dependent on an IT staff that is capable of deploying, optimizing and supporting over time.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Consumers and businesses Lower interest rates will also be welcomed by consumers looking to borrow money for other things, with a potential reduction in interest on credit cards and personal loans, although this is dependent on your personal circumstances including credit history.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Verb
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For McIlroy — who relied on the services of a sports psychologist to conquer the mountain of winning golf’s Grand Slam — the moment of victory was a long time coming, and an emotional one.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Tiger Woods ruled the PGA Championship again Having already conquered the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and The Open Championship at St. Andrews earlier that year, Tiger Woods arrived at Valhalla Golf Club in 2000, chasing yet another milestone.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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To stand in the middle and view them in the round is to see how ruin and repair, falling and rising, are inexorably bound.—
Tara Anne Dalbow,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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After all, once an asset owner has determined the maximum percentage that can be allocated to privates (the upper bound) and the amount of additional return needed (and thereby the lower bound), the focus can turn to implementation.—
Wellington Management Contributor,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Nichols fled after being pulled from his car and was later subdued and struck repeatedly with fists, boots, a Taser and a baton.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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Hundreds of Ghor are killed, stormtroopers patrol the streets, and KX-series security droids are unleashed like hulking monsters, subduing random humans to death.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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What does liberty mean and how can it be lived in an unfree world?—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some opposition figures pointed to future elections as a way to overturn the dictatorship, but the Trump regime had previously issued edicts that would make elections unfair and unfree.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Even before the latest crackdown, Florida Decides Healthcare and every other Florida initiative campaign had to overcome immense hurdles.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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The situation can be complicated further when a patient is navigating an unfamiliar medical system, has to overcome a language barrier, or takes a flight soon after an operation.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
Verb
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His last loss came in January 2019, when Geoff Neal defeated him via decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Perhaps their most memorable face-off came in 2021, when Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers famously defeated Patrick and the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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