SUBJECTS Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of subject

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of subject

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

Noun

To help acquaint federal judges with the basics of such subjects, the research and educational arm of the federal judiciary, the Federal Judicial Center (FJC), began publishing the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence in 1994. — Jed S. Rakoff, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 The distinction between allopathic and osteopathic education is not whether these subjects exist elsewhere. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026 By the end of that first part, Russia had invaded Ukraine, TV Rain had been fully banned, and all of Loktev’s subjects had finally left their country. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 For the new paper, which gathered data from more than 500 volunteers, subjects were asked to wear the device for at least 22 hours for anywhere between three to 30 days, only to take it off for activities such as showering and going to the bathroom. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 As for thought leadership, Waanders wants to continue having seminars on such subjects as the role of public art and issues related to race, class, and gender in the arts. — Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The movie is loosely based on the real case of British identical twin sisters Freda and Greta Chaplin, the subjects of a tabloid court case in the 1980s. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Meghna Gulzar has a very distinctive voice and an ability to approach difficult subjects with both restraint and intensity. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 During and after the war, France sought ways to recognize the sacrifices of its Muslim subjects. — Shannon Fogg, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

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The ordinance subjects anyone breaking the rule to a $100 fine for each violation, along with all of the restoration costs associated with the damage. — Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Then founder and master distiller Joe McGirr subjects his spirit to a vapor chamber chockablock with even more juniper. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 This allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs and no longer arbitrarily subjects them to traffic control measures designed for other types of vehicles. — Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 By suspending the implementation of the sanction, the judicial body subjects the person sanctioned to a probationary period of one to four years. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjects

Noun

Some 27% of Americans use AI chatbots to discuss personal, emotional or social topics, with users under 50 more likely to do so, according to a recent poll from Elon University researchers and The Washington Post.

— Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Hossain ties up the fate of her complicated protagonist with a neat bow, leaving too many unanswered questions about the backstory and topics raised.

— Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of topics

Noun

Authorities could prevent Chinese citizens from leaving if their departure violates export control rules in a way that could endanger national industrial or technological security.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Eligible citizens who need to register or reregister to vote within 14 days of an election can complete this process to register and vote at county elections offices, polling places or vote centers.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of citizens

Noun

And there might be strategic reasons to hold Luzardo back for a potential Game 3.

— Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The move is striking for a number of reasons, ranging from the existing budget disparities between the two parties involved to the fact that the money would be used for projects that the current NIH leadership has explicitly rejected.

— John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of reasons

Noun

At San Sebastián, the film is also in contention for the Sebastiane Award, an honor for films exploring LGBTQIA+ themes and experiences.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Inspired by one of Jordan’s many nicknames, the Black Cat line has become one of the most popular themes in the Air Jordan line.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

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Some 589 foreign nationals are among the missing, the NDRRMA said in their update.

— Kosh Raj Koirala, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
The South Korean nationals are among a growing number of people who have been abducted in recent months as for-ransom kidnappings remain a persistent threat as armed groups continue to expand their terriroties.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of nationals

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Investigators quickly discovered that Hollander’s motives may have centered around his lawsuits, online postings and manifestos that denounced feminism and promoted the men’s rights movement.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
However, their return to Britain has raised questions about their motives.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of motives

Verb

This includes probing the nature of dark matter, the invisible sort of matter that somehow dominates the universe, and dark energy, the mysterious force causing the expansion of our universe to accelerate.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Travertine marble dominates the space, alternating with resin on the floor, and with Roman lime-plaster finishes on the walls.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026