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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
Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
None of his subjects question this way of thinking, and their zomboid passivity ultimately feels more creepy than charming.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The two sides are working out terms related to artificial intelligence, streaming residuals, and health and pension funding — along with more obscure subjects like exclusivity windows for TV series regulars.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The creatives and executives behind Love Story have been public about the show’s stance of not reaching out to the real-life subjects portrayed in the series, including the Kennedys.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
The subjects had individual hour-long counseling sessions to figure out what tactics might work best in their lives, such as getting a standing desk, taking stairs instead of elevators, or going for light walks.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Some documentaries explain their subjects.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The Chula Vista event focused on revising the Forward Exam, a statewide standardized test used to gauge whether Wisconsin third through eighth graders are meeting benchmarks in core subjects.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Jobs more closely tied to Neuralink’s brain interfaces include an operating room specialist and a neurosurgeon resident to carry out experimental brain-computer interface procedures using human cadavers or large animal subjects.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Elaine Blair, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Noun
Opie, one of America’s foremost photographers, has turned her lens on a wide range of subjects from Elton John to high school football players, and her own friends and family.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
None of his subjects question this way of thinking, and their zomboid passivity ultimately feels more creepy than charming.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
The two sides are working out terms related to artificial intelligence, streaming residuals, and health and pension funding — along with more obscure subjects like exclusivity windows for TV series regulars.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The creatives and executives behind Love Story have been public about the show’s stance of not reaching out to the real-life subjects portrayed in the series, including the Kennedys.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
The subjects had individual hour-long counseling sessions to figure out what tactics might work best in their lives, such as getting a standing desk, taking stairs instead of elevators, or going for light walks.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
Some documentaries explain their subjects.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
The Chula Vista event focused on revising the Forward Exam, a statewide standardized test used to gauge whether Wisconsin third through eighth graders are meeting benchmarks in core subjects.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Jobs more closely tied to Neuralink’s brain interfaces include an operating room specialist and a neurosurgeon resident to carry out experimental brain-computer interface procedures using human cadavers or large animal subjects.
—Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjects
Noun
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The show is equal parts investigation into the craft of writing and conversation about the topics of an author’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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At the conference, there were several talks each day that delved into esoteric topics, such as gravitational wave physics, that would later dominate the field.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The award recognizes those who support the foundation’s mission to allow students to develop to their full potential as artists, scholars, and citizens, and to provide equitable access to arts education at the Boston Arts Academy.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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The economy is tanking and insecurity spreading amid rising violence by extremist settlers and measures Israel says are meant to protect its citizens but which Palestinians say curb their movement.—
Fadwa Hodali,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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And one of the reasons Nix wasn’t healthy was that the signal-caller had to pick up more slack in the run game once Dobbins was gone.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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For similar reasons, many of the foundations and artists’ estates once considered the ultimate authorities (like the Keith Haring Foundation and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts) have ceased offering authentication services.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 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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But those familiar with Golding’s 1954 novel will know that its macabre themes of civilization versus savagery and the nature of evil are a far step away from the West End.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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The film explores themes of migration, identity and the search for freedom.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Monday, Turkey’s trade minister announced the mutual suspension of crossings for day trips, while Iranian border officials have restricted the passage of some Iranian nationals, according to travelers and local media.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tehran has threatened to confiscate the assets of Iranian nationals living abroad who assist or support the United States and Israel in their war with Iran.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement Murky motives Montilla’s criminal past exploded the case wide open.—
Samantha Bergeson,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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So are religious motivations an attempt to cover for cultural or political motives, personal rationalizations, or misinformation?—
Cory Anderson,
STAT,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But with semiconductor earnings still strong and valuations stabilizing, other market watchers believe the underlying fundamentals of South Korea's equity market remain intact, particularly in the semiconductor sector that dominates the index.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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For decades, America ceded this control, a strategic blunder that left our security perilously dependent on China, which now dominates over 80% of the global supply chain.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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