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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
Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Be willing to talk about scary subjects in an effort to find agreements that work.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Using scissors, Boesch, who trained at the Rhode Island School of Design, typically snips cards into pieces and reassembles them into depictions of such subjects as Lady Liberty, Yankee Stadium, Andy Warhol, Derek Jeter, and Pizza Rat.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
There were no other effects on the subjects' weight, mood, or gut health.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
According to a 2025 study published in The Lancet, walking 7,000 steps per day was associated with up to a 47% lower risk of all-cause mortality in subjects.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
However, in all subjects tested by the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR tests, which largely determine a school’s letter grade from the state, students started out slightly lower this year, according to MAP growth tests taken in September.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Its collection spans more than 200,000 volumes, including medieval manuscripts, early prints, and works on subjects ranging from astronomy to linguistics.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Sachs envisioned the project as an art project first and foremost, focusing on an intimate relationship between the camera and its subjects.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Jan. 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 Sane One is a memoir, building on subjects Konkle’s loosely autobiographical teen avatar teased in the show– namely, stressful dads, and a traumatic divorce.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
Be willing to talk about scary subjects in an effort to find agreements that work.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Using scissors, Boesch, who trained at the Rhode Island School of Design, typically snips cards into pieces and reassembles them into depictions of such subjects as Lady Liberty, Yankee Stadium, Andy Warhol, Derek Jeter, and Pizza Rat.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
There were no other effects on the subjects' weight, mood, or gut health.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
According to a 2025 study published in The Lancet, walking 7,000 steps per day was associated with up to a 47% lower risk of all-cause mortality in subjects.
—Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
However, in all subjects tested by the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR tests, which largely determine a school’s letter grade from the state, students started out slightly lower this year, according to MAP growth tests taken in September.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Its collection spans more than 200,000 volumes, including medieval manuscripts, early prints, and works on subjects ranging from astronomy to linguistics.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Sachs envisioned the project as an art project first and foremost, focusing on an intimate relationship between the camera and its subjects.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Jan. 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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Bryant Jonesboro Basketball Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Here are Pereira’s thoughts on several topics, edited for clarity and brevity.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In 2031, when new districts will be drawn anyhow, the job will revert to the citizens’ commission.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Why Atlas stood out at CES 2026 CNET pointed to Atlas’ humanlike walking ability and refined industrial design as key reasons for the award.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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If the reasons behind an expense feel fuzzy, analyze the details and ask for a clear summary, because precise information turns hesitation into a calm, confident decision.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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For Nawaf Abdulhadi, joy comes when the choir conquers a difficult phrase in perfect unison.—
Billboard Arabia,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Uncertainty over ITV‘s future has been one of the dominant themes of 2025.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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Traditional holiday themes of generosity, salvation, and tradition are mostly absent here.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Governments such as those of Spain and Italy demanded in vain the release of several of its nationals.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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In June, the State Department suspended visa issuance, such as visitor and student visas, to those from certain countries, including Venezuela, under a presidential proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals based on terrorism and public safety threats.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Even after the narrator finds Moon, her motives remain obscure.—
Erin Somers,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There is a shift toward renewables in countries across South America, Africa, southeast Asia and the Middle East, in many cases helped by the flood of cheap solar panels, batteries and wind turbine components from China, which dominates the world in clean tech manufacturing.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The deep-sea mining race China currently dominates the global terrestrial cobalt market, primarily due to its control of most of the world’s processing and refining capacity.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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