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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
Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Built off the foundation laid by Fisher’s 2023 short of the same name about some of the same subjects, the film gets across the diversity of these parents’ experiences, ranging from dads who didn’t get it at first to others who were quicker to understand and accept their children’s feelings.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
It was long rumored that Netflix would put together another live roast after the success of the Brady event, with big-name talent like Will Smith floated as possible subjects.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Since then, Theroux’s body of work has gained a wider, younger audience who appreciate him as a uniquely empathetic interviewer capable of disarming subjects who others can’t crack.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
The difference in opinion between the oldest and youngest respondents was most dramatic on the issue of wealth, compared with other subjects Pew asked the public about.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
These dogs only scored worse in five areas and actually ranked better in six subjects like aggression towards other pets.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
To bridge the knowledge gap, Pardington has enlisted specialists including Maia Nuku, curator of the Oceania section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, to write on the social significance of the show’s subjects, as well as their unique biology.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Elementary and middle school teachers can hold multi-subject credentials, but high school teachers must be credentialed in specific subjects.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 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
The subjects are clearly not dressed for rugged terrain.
—Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
Built off the foundation laid by Fisher’s 2023 short of the same name about some of the same subjects, the film gets across the diversity of these parents’ experiences, ranging from dads who didn’t get it at first to others who were quicker to understand and accept their children’s feelings.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
It was long rumored that Netflix would put together another live roast after the success of the Brady event, with big-name talent like Will Smith floated as possible subjects.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Since then, Theroux’s body of work has gained a wider, younger audience who appreciate him as a uniquely empathetic interviewer capable of disarming subjects who others can’t crack.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
The difference in opinion between the oldest and youngest respondents was most dramatic on the issue of wealth, compared with other subjects Pew asked the public about.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
These dogs only scored worse in five areas and actually ranked better in six subjects like aggression towards other pets.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
To bridge the knowledge gap, Pardington has enlisted specialists including Maia Nuku, curator of the Oceania section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, to write on the social significance of the show’s subjects, as well as their unique biology.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Elementary and middle school teachers can hold multi-subject credentials, but high school teachers must be credentialed in specific subjects.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 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
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Poverty Another group of seven lawsuits touched on issues related to poverty along with topics such as funding.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Such leaders help form better citizens, stronger communities, and a nation worthy of its heritage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Kansas adopted a similar law in 2013 that saw nearly 31,000 citizens prevented from registering to vote.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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According to the bill, Pittsburgh police may not enforce immigration laws and cannot share information with ICE on suspects detained for other reasons.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Screeners are the prerelease copies of film and TV shows meant for promotional use, festival submission, sales or other business reasons.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 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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Kilmer’s role ties closely to the film’s cultural themes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The series’ ad nauseam repetition, its pat dialogue laying bare its themes and episode titles reaffirming those ideas, feel like a desperate, and ultimately failed, attempt to prove to us — or maybe to itself — that Imperfect Women actually has something enlightening to say.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On average, detention facilities daily now hold nearly 70,000 immigrants, a scale of mass detention not seen since the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans and nationals during World War II.—
Eric Westervelt,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Japan’s top government spokesperson said today that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has safely returned home in good health.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Durant vents With his team having lost three of four before Friday night’s victory over the surging Atlanta Hawks, Rockets forward Kevin Durant again questioned the motives of those who follow his league and the league.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Police have not commented on possible motives for the incident or provided more detailed descriptions of the suspects.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s primarily because coal still dominates the country’s energy mix.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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There is nothing obvious on sale in the club shop commemorating the final win now; the Champions League dominates retail ranges.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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