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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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2
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
Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Often praised — and at times criticized — for tackling subjects that other shows avoided, Degrassi stood out for casting teens who looked and felt real, turning growing up into must-see TV for audiences around the world.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
However, many fans assumed that the pacing and dialogue between the subjects and the investigators were extremely scripted.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
The Fyre Festival and McFarland were also the subjects of competing documentaries on Hulu and Netflix in 2019.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Fieberg said the district works to foster excitement among its youngest students by integrating art and design thinking into technical subjects.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite shifts in societal perceptions, a bias against girls persists in science and math subjects, according to teachers, administrators and advocates.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
But Brennan will still be able to fact-check or challenge claims made by interview subjects, said a CBS News employee familiar with the change who spoke under condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss it.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But the bulk of Larios’ remarks were more serious, touching on subjects such as collaboration, respecting others, self-forgiveness and the importance of work-life balance.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
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
Wasserman’s goopy, opaque pieces hide their subjects in plain sight—silver and gold lines across bronze horizons.
—Grace Byron, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Often praised — and at times criticized — for tackling subjects that other shows avoided, Degrassi stood out for casting teens who looked and felt real, turning growing up into must-see TV for audiences around the world.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
However, many fans assumed that the pacing and dialogue between the subjects and the investigators were extremely scripted.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
The Fyre Festival and McFarland were also the subjects of competing documentaries on Hulu and Netflix in 2019.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Fieberg said the district works to foster excitement among its youngest students by integrating art and design thinking into technical subjects.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Despite shifts in societal perceptions, a bias against girls persists in science and math subjects, according to teachers, administrators and advocates.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
But Brennan will still be able to fact-check or challenge claims made by interview subjects, said a CBS News employee familiar with the change who spoke under condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss it.
—David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But the bulk of Larios’ remarks were more serious, touching on subjects such as collaboration, respecting others, self-forgiveness and the importance of work-life balance.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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The concept touches on many of the topics driving political debate across the United States, from criminal justice reform and diversity, equity, and inclusion to affirmative action and immigration.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The club’s managing director faced the media within 24 hours of Monday’s 7pm deadline, with no topics off the table.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After a poker game involving John Constantine and Jason Blood (alter ego of Etrigan the Demon) goes off the rails, average citizens suddenly start killing people, believing their victims to be demons.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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The vast majority of citizens no longer trust that hard work pays off and belief in the American dream has hit a record low.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Trump claimed without evidence that McEntarfer had manipulated statistics for political reasons.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Housing is one of the reasons anyone in tech will tell you that the industry is thriving in California largely in spite of regulations, not because of them.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s the mission statement of the film, that love conquers all fear.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The set conquers one tally outright and nearly tops several others, giving the rock musicians another major win in a career already full of them.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On Saturday night, after the audience of the Royal Alexandra Theatre roared in a standing ovation for Fraser and his director, Hikari (Beef, 37 Seconds), the star became visibly choked up talking about the themes of Rental Family.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Also, different areas often had a multi period perspective and themes were carried across courses to connect the dots.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tensions are high after Homeland Security detained 475 people, more than 300 of them South Korean nationals, at a Hyundai electric battery plant in Savannah, Georgia.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Six Chinese nationals were recently detained in Subic Bay on espionage charges, further heightening mistrust.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Coming up with an answer forces us to speculate about alien motives.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Authorities, meanwhile, have not disclosed any information about the suspect's identity, possible motives, or the victims' identities.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ryan dominates the Royals with each start.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The set also dominates the Top Album Sales chart, with 296,000 pure purchases in its first frame, according to Luminate.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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