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as in topics
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 citizens
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 reasons
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 conquers
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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Recent Examples of subjects
Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
By focusing on the methods used by Haitians living outside of urban environments to survive under slavery, colonialism, and now global modernity, Casimir shifts our focus away from the traditional subjects of Haitian historiography, the elites and those who recorded their histories.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Although both brothers are the subjects of the film, Quentin spends most of the time on camera while Owen remains behind the lens.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
McKelway’s stories, like his subjects, have their blemishes.
—David Grann, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
At the same time, artificial intelligence, which relies less on animal test subjects, has become increasingly important in speeding that development.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Districts saw little improvement overall, with the average score increasing by half a percentage point in both subjects.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Meta made changes to its AI chatbot policies following the report and now prevents its bots from discussing subjects like self-harm, suicide and eating disorders with teens.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
The public broadcaster came under fire in February this year when one of the 13-year-old subjects in the film about the Israel-Gaza war, a young boy called Abdullah Al-Yazouri, was found to be the son of Hamas’ deputy minister of agriculture.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Reuters, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Today, the Court needlessly subjects countless more to these exact same indignities.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create a symmetrical implosion that subjects the fuel to the high pressures and temperatures needed for nuclear fusion to occur.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
The plaintiffs argue that it was enacted in violation of Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 1992 that subjects all state tax hikes to voter approval.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In a contravention of international law, Israel subjects Palestinians living under its rule in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to what is in effect martial law.
—Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
Noun
Even in the grimness of war, the photographer manages to find beauty in his subjects.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
By focusing on the methods used by Haitians living outside of urban environments to survive under slavery, colonialism, and now global modernity, Casimir shifts our focus away from the traditional subjects of Haitian historiography, the elites and those who recorded their histories.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Although both brothers are the subjects of the film, Quentin spends most of the time on camera while Owen remains behind the lens.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
McKelway’s stories, like his subjects, have their blemishes.
—David Grann, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
At the same time, artificial intelligence, which relies less on animal test subjects, has become increasingly important in speeding that development.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Districts saw little improvement overall, with the average score increasing by half a percentage point in both subjects.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Meta made changes to its AI chatbot policies following the report and now prevents its bots from discussing subjects like self-harm, suicide and eating disorders with teens.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
The public broadcaster came under fire in February this year when one of the 13-year-old subjects in the film about the Israel-Gaza war, a young boy called Abdullah Al-Yazouri, was found to be the son of Hamas’ deputy minister of agriculture.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Park Soon-kwan, CEO of the battery maker Aricell, had been charged under the country’s industrial safety law, which subjects senior executives to prison terms of more than one year when found guilty in the event of fatal accidents.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
Today, the Court needlessly subjects countless more to these exact same indignities.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The goal is to create a symmetrical implosion that subjects the fuel to the high pressures and temperatures needed for nuclear fusion to occur.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
The plaintiffs argue that it was enacted in violation of Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 1992 that subjects all state tax hikes to voter approval.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In a contravention of international law, Israel subjects Palestinians living under its rule in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to what is in effect martial law.
—Ilan Z. Baron, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjects
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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The forum’s dozen sessions span topics including variety formats, IP development and AI applications.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But McCormick is confident Florida’s museum will provide an important and honest window into the contributions and the struggles of Florida’s Black citizens.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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This mile-long series of chambers was built to shelter citizens in World War II, before becoming the home of Britain’s Special Operations Executive, an offshoot of MI6 and the real-life inspiration for James Bond’s Q Branch.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The full and final details of what would be a very complex operation for tax and legal reasons are still being worked out, sources said.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Besides religion, what are other possible reasons a person might have executed a forgery?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The winner of a duel conquers his opponent’s square, gaining more ground – the loser leaves the game.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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For Nawaf Abdulhadi, joy comes when the choir conquers a difficult phrase in perfect unison.—
Billboard Arabia,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meyer-Harley’s son has already begun working through his reading list, starting with by Madeleine L’Engle—a classic that has faced multiple challenges over the years due to its themes of magic and religion.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the interview below, Cahn dives deeper into her process for creating The Diplomat and weighs in on some of the biggest Season 3 themes.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Previously, foreign nationals caught illegally trading in gold were simply deported.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Overall, spending by Chinese nationals is down in the single digits, but showing clear signs of improvement, despite no change in the macroeconomic environment.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other popular motives include pursuing adventure and personal growth, seeking a better lifestyle, and a place to retire.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Many protesters were especially angered by attacks on their motives.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The place is always bustling with people of all ages, and lahmacun flies in and out of the massive stone oven that dominates the small space.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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After snagging the entire top 12 of the national singles chart last week, Taylor dominates once again with eight of the top 10, led by The Fate Of Ophelia which locks up the top spot for a second week.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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