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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The nominated Oscar shorts come in three categories — and a lot of subjects, styles and temperaments.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Protecting complaint subjects’ constitutional rights to due process and other legal requirements prevent much information from being made public, according to the board’s statement to the Observer.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Four of the studies involved human sperm—none of which were conducted in space—with the remainder involving animal research subjects.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
The House Common Education Committee on Wednesday passed another bill from Hilbert that would prohibit uncertified adjunct instructors from teaching core subjects — math, reading, science or social studies — to children in pre-K through fourth grade.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2025, it was revealed that Clark and the MLBPA were subjects of a federal investigation regarding revenue from licensing agreements.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
During his time in government in the late 2000s, the files show, Mandelson forwarded market-sensitive emails to Epstein, on subjects such as the eurozone bailout of Greece, mixed in with laddish banter and discussions about how Mandelson might make money after leaving office.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
During the session, subjects may have profound insights about themselves and the world.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Maximum deceleration subjects New Shepard crews to about five times the normal pull of gravity.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
The Miami Beach ordinance subjects people — mostly those who are homeless — to arrest for sleeping outside.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Red Team testing subjects the system to adversarial evaluation, ensuring resilience and reliability.
—Mark Howard, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
Every trip subjects frames, axles, and brake systems to dynamic forces and shifting loads.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The nominated Oscar shorts come in three categories — and a lot of subjects, styles and temperaments.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Protecting complaint subjects’ constitutional rights to due process and other legal requirements prevent much information from being made public, according to the board’s statement to the Observer.
—Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Four of the studies involved human sperm—none of which were conducted in space—with the remainder involving animal research subjects.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
The House Common Education Committee on Wednesday passed another bill from Hilbert that would prohibit uncertified adjunct instructors from teaching core subjects — math, reading, science or social studies — to children in pre-K through fourth grade.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 20 Feb. 2026
In 2025, it was revealed that Clark and the MLBPA were subjects of a federal investigation regarding revenue from licensing agreements.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
During his time in government in the late 2000s, the files show, Mandelson forwarded market-sensitive emails to Epstein, on subjects such as the eurozone bailout of Greece, mixed in with laddish banter and discussions about how Mandelson might make money after leaving office.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2026
During the session, subjects may have profound insights about themselves and the world.
—Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
His case also lays bare a US immigration system that routinely subjects migrants to prolonged detention under harsh conditions – one that human rights organizations say overwhelmingly ensnares Black and brown people far from the public spotlight.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Maximum deceleration subjects New Shepard crews to about five times the normal pull of gravity.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
The Miami Beach ordinance subjects people — mostly those who are homeless — to arrest for sleeping outside.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Red Team testing subjects the system to adversarial evaluation, ensuring resilience and reliability.
—Mark Howard, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjects
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
John Brummett,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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The growth of the medium will be among the key topics of conversation today at MIP London, where COL chief Oh will be speaking.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In his statement, Nielsen indirectly referred to the incident, saying that Greenland has a public health care system in which treatment is free for its citizens.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Again, legal observers and ordinary citizens captured his violent death from several angles.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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In general, these types of operations – in which security forces take out a cartel leader – lead to more violence, for a variety of reasons.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation does not provide information on a person’s time or location of parole release, citing safety and security reasons.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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They're initially separated, because of John's military job that took him away from his family for so long, but their expedition brings them closer again, reminding them that love conquers all – even when you're lost in space.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cruise down Market Street—skimming past buzzing tech hubs—while your autonomous vehicle conquers steep hills and tight turns with uncanny precision.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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For Murakami, the exhibition marks a philosophical return to concrete artistic themes after a period of feeling untethered from a meaningful movement.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The concert will explore themes of family, tradition and unity through lively orchestral music with a handful of special guests.—
Ashley Opina,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Airlines suspended their flights to the region, and the US urged its nationals to shelter in place during the disorder.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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By Dana Hull, Bloomberg Jeffrey Epstein attempted to bring three women who were foreign nationals along with him for a tour of SpaceX’s headquarters in 2013, emails released by the US Justice Department show, an effort that raised security concerns within the Elon Musk-run company.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Kingston criticized developers wanting to tear down City Hall and remake the area, questioning both their track record and their motives.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Since the start of the month, calls have poured into the church, calling for Ruby’s death and touting conspiracy theories about his motives.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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So tank talk dominates All-Star Weekend, and, boom, instant action by the NBA in terms of Thursday’s brainstorming by team executives.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gas still dominates the national mix, but its share has been declining as wind and solar expand.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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