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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
Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Coupled with the recent revelation of Banksy's — maybe — true identity, two subjects have been swept from the table of reliable quiz fodder.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Miss Harris helps him in subjects where is difficulty with writing makes things challenging.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Speakers, including developers with North Texas data center projects and representatives from electric companies Oncor and Vistra, touched on subjects such as connecting to the ERCOT power grid, water consumption, workforce development and community involvement during the roughly five-hour meeting.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The timing and subjects of such trades have fueled concerns about potential insider trading — with calls increasing among lawmakers for investigations.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Because the study is preclinical and there is not yet data on human subjects, Hsiao and his team don’t know how much casein or wheat gluten a person would need to consume to see a protective effect.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
And Mayor Mamdani, who manages to say so much on so many subjects, has yet to publicly comment on the assault on Williams or his subsequent passing.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
Neel defied the abstract expressionism of her contemporaries with a distinctive style of portraiture that exposed the psychological truth of her subjects.
—Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Coupled with the recent revelation of Banksy's — maybe — true identity, two subjects have been swept from the table of reliable quiz fodder.
—Holly J. Morris, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Miss Harris helps him in subjects where is difficulty with writing makes things challenging.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Speakers, including developers with North Texas data center projects and representatives from electric companies Oncor and Vistra, touched on subjects such as connecting to the ERCOT power grid, water consumption, workforce development and community involvement during the roughly five-hour meeting.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Before infants were enrolled in the AL16 study, their parents or guardians had to sign consent forms disclosing, among other things, the risks that clinical trial subjects would face.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The timing and subjects of such trades have fueled concerns about potential insider trading — with calls increasing among lawmakers for investigations.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Because the study is preclinical and there is not yet data on human subjects, Hsiao and his team don’t know how much casein or wheat gluten a person would need to consume to see a protective effect.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
And Mayor Mamdani, who manages to say so much on so many subjects, has yet to publicly comment on the assault on Williams or his subsequent passing.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjects
Noun
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The articles include a variety of topics centered around City Hall, including the Kansas City Fire Department, housing, development and public safety.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each candidate was given equal time to respond to questions related to more than a dozen different topics.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Groypers believe that for decades America has prostrated itself to immigrants and foreign nations at the expense of its own languishing citizens.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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No officers or citizens were injured during the chase, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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But those shootarounds can be canceled for any number of reasons, including if the game is the second in consecutive nights, or if the team is in the middle of a tough stretch of travel or practiced the day before.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The spa There’s a solid spa here that’s always cooking up new reasons to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Noun
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Many people speak of the timeliness of the themes of this show.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The project is rooted in themes of loneliness, psychological control and the seductive pull of structure in an isolated life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the many Iranians with ties to Dubai, there are other pressures, with Iranian nationals now barred from entering or transiting through the UAE.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency reported Sunday that Iran’s judiciary has opened 100 legal cases against Iranian nationals living abroad, citing public tips and follow-up by intelligence agencies.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So far, police have not revealed the suspect's identity or motives.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Police said the investigation is ongoing and did not provide any information about suspects or potential motives.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On pure numbers alone, the Kymco CV3 575i dominates – and not by a small margin.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
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The large outdoor kitchen dominates the upper patio area.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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