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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
ABC News, 8 May 2026
The families' willingness to serve as research subjects over the past two decades has allowed scientists to make key discoveries about how Alzheimer's begins, and how certain drugs may slow its progress.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 7 May 2026
Many of these pieces find Phillips decades removed from her Appalachian childhood, living elsewhere and writing on other subjects but mindful that she’s not finished reflecting on her origins.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Only 30 of these drawings, the study points out, are related to paintings whose subjects are clearly identified.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
But his passion for the subjects at issue came through.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Edward Keegan writes, broadcasts and teaches on architectural subjects.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Other works in Pau’s repertoire deal with thorny subjects via more oblique and disjointed imagery.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 2026
New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Ridestore subjects materials to failure testing during both development and production, evaluating bond strength in laminated membranes, water-repellency performance and trim durability before materials move into manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Demand is highest when the weather is at its worst, which subjects you to freezing temperatures and rotten road conditions.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The legislation subjects companies in violation to a civil penalty of up to half a million dollars, and allows victims to seek damages.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
And unfortunately, life has carried on as usual elsewhere in Gilead, which subjects its women to the same degree of brutal, misogynistic repression.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Most businesses would balk at creating a system that subjects some of its employees to public embarrassment.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Jude relocates this tale of troubled conscience to present-day Cluj-Napoca, in Transylvania, and subjects it to a corrosively cynical twist.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Hjorth, a devoted reader of Kierkegaard, subjects the mothers in her novels to a special kind of moral scrutiny.
—Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
But behind the stunning images was an attention to scientific accuracy that helped teach people about complex subjects like evolution, animal behavior and biodiversity.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The families' willingness to serve as research subjects over the past two decades has allowed scientists to make key discoveries about how Alzheimer's begins, and how certain drugs may slow its progress.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 7 May 2026
Many of these pieces find Phillips decades removed from her Appalachian childhood, living elsewhere and writing on other subjects but mindful that she’s not finished reflecting on her origins.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Only 30 of these drawings, the study points out, are related to paintings whose subjects are clearly identified.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
But his passion for the subjects at issue came through.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Edward Keegan writes, broadcasts and teaches on architectural subjects.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Other works in Pau’s repertoire deal with thorny subjects via more oblique and disjointed imagery.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Verb
Rather than discarding the residual sludge left behind after conventional anaerobic digestion, the system subjects it to an additional treatment stage known as Advanced Wet Oxidation and Steam Explosion (AWOEx).
—New Atlas, 9 May 2026
Ridestore subjects materials to failure testing during both development and production, evaluating bond strength in laminated membranes, water-repellency performance and trim durability before materials move into manufacturing.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Demand is highest when the weather is at its worst, which subjects you to freezing temperatures and rotten road conditions.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The legislation subjects companies in violation to a civil penalty of up to half a million dollars, and allows victims to seek damages.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
And unfortunately, life has carried on as usual elsewhere in Gilead, which subjects its women to the same degree of brutal, misogynistic repression.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Most businesses would balk at creating a system that subjects some of its employees to public embarrassment.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Jude relocates this tale of troubled conscience to present-day Cluj-Napoca, in Transylvania, and subjects it to a corrosively cynical twist.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Hjorth, a devoted reader of Kierkegaard, subjects the mothers in her novels to a special kind of moral scrutiny.
—Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjects
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With a unique blend of Italian and Jersey influences, Davi shares insights and advice through empowering content and a live touring show addressing topics like dating, family dynamics, financial freedom, and how to be a man in the modern world.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Further hearings this year will examine other topics before the commission publishes its final report in December.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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That includes veterans’ care, rural healthcare access, infrastructure that actually serves communities, securing supply chains, reducing prescription drug costs through transparency and competition, and reforming areas of the federal bureaucracy that waste money and frustrate citizens.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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And the data shows that this disproportionately impacts black and brown citizens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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With the exception of the punitive visit to the bank, Suzanna’s grandmother does not discuss her daughter’s crime or her reasons for committing it.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The government exists to create the environment where these technologies can help Californians to flourish, not limit them for sometimes political reasons, which is always overreach.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 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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The tool then used multi-agent reasoning to surface direct quotes from speakers that support or push back on the central themes.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Its vision is sharp and clever, its humor unexpected, and its handling of themes of mortality and home genuinely moving.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The couple were Dutch nationals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals.—
Adam Schreck,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Most of all, the buyers’ motives match in that both are now (in GameStop’s case relatively) riding high, but face dim prospects ahead.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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But Becerra’s motives seem different.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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According to Fermilab, the project could help answer some of the biggest physics mysteries, including why matter dominates over antimatter in the universe and how the universe evolved after the Big Bang.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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This final rule almost makes sense; the idea is that a planet dominates its volume of space gravitationally, and any smaller objects in its orbital vicinity will either get swept up or ejected.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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