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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
Meghan Tribe, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
And while the visions of uncannily artificial paradise might recall Rousseau, or the curvy, geometrically rounded bodies suggest the work of Colombian Fernando Botero, Angulo’s young women appear more self-aware and self-assertive than the subjects of either of those artists.
—Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is often portrayed in popular media as subjects experiencing hypervigilance, flashbacks, and nightmares.
—Eva Cornman, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The only way forward is something that will not come easily to Fed insiders — to treat the public as stakeholders whose input matters, not subjects whose behavior needs managing.
—Annelise Riles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
They were also made after, not in the midst of, their subjects' royal duties and public service.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
But the study subjects didn’t report feeling significantly more rested the next morning — a reminder that changes seen on sleep trackers don’t always translate into noticeable improvements in subjective experiences.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Most involve a relatively small number of subjects, and few of the research teams seem to have actually published papers describing their methods and data.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Thus, at least two of the co-hosts can't research their interview subjects before the episodes.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
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
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
The documents also showed Karp exchanging emails on a variety of other subjects, ranging from dinner plans to helping New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft find local counsel after his arrest.
—Meghan Tribe, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
And while the visions of uncannily artificial paradise might recall Rousseau, or the curvy, geometrically rounded bodies suggest the work of Colombian Fernando Botero, Angulo’s young women appear more self-aware and self-assertive than the subjects of either of those artists.
—Benjamin Lima, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is often portrayed in popular media as subjects experiencing hypervigilance, flashbacks, and nightmares.
—Eva Cornman, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The only way forward is something that will not come easily to Fed insiders — to treat the public as stakeholders whose input matters, not subjects whose behavior needs managing.
—Annelise Riles, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
They were also made after, not in the midst of, their subjects' royal duties and public service.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
But the study subjects didn’t report feeling significantly more rested the next morning — a reminder that changes seen on sleep trackers don’t always translate into noticeable improvements in subjective experiences.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Most involve a relatively small number of subjects, and few of the research teams seem to have actually published papers describing their methods and data.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Thus, at least two of the co-hosts can't research their interview subjects before the episodes.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
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
Noun
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
John Brummett,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Consider Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast, which began in 2006, developing its current long-form, immersive format that explores major historical topics with a punk sensibility.—
Frank Racioppi,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Statues of prominent citizens line the route, many missing heads or limbs, while religious and civic buildings once painted in bright colors now appear butter-yellow.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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After the killings of two American citizens — to say nothing of the brutal treatment of immigrants, both legal and otherwise — the outrage is palpable and growing.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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For these reasons, snow mushrooms are a good choice for dry skin but can also be appropriate for all skin types.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said the forklift program stands out for many reasons.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 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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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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The recognition that this would be the last time the festival would be held in Park City, Utah in over 40 years was just one of the themes weighing on the market as buyers considered the 70+ films and episodic series looking for distribution.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Feb. 2026
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Coldplay and evolving visibility Coldplay was the halftime show headliner in 2016, bringing out Beyoncé and Bruno Mars for a performance built around themes of unity, inclusion and joy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Visitors to K’gari are warned of the risks, but James says young foreign nationals like his daughter, who work on the island, need firmer guardrails.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Four Guyanese nationals and two Colombians were sanctioned for allegedly trafficking tons of cocaine from South America to the United States, Europe and the Caribbean.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nobody has any other worries, any other motives, anything else going on.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bezos has been pushing the Post’s management team to return the publication to profitability, but many journalists at the paper have criticized his approach and questioned his motives.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That can be especially difficult for platforms like Amazon, which dominates the e-commerce market.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Zayed—a sprawling, 900,000-square-foot space designed by British architecture firm Foster + Partners—dominates the skyline.—
John Arlidge,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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