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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
Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In this vision, the athletes are both the test subjects and the proof of concept—human prototypes.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
In the 2000s and 2010s especially, mindfulness started appearing throughout American culture, largely shorn of most Buddhist roots, and was applied to a wide variety of self-help subjects in publications and emblazoned on health food products.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Tackle weighty subjects without falling into the trap of self-seriousness.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
This visual vocabulary emerged in The Man at the Tree (1968) and The Wood on Its Head (1969), and later devolved, with his subjects abstracted to the point of pulp.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
For centuries figurative sculptors have found ways to render their subjects in motion.
—Dawn Chan, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
These are not very clippable subjects.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
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
And unfortunately, life has carried on as usual elsewhere in Gilead, which subjects its women to the same degree of brutal, misogynistic repression.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
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
The Miami Beach ordinance subjects people — mostly those who are homeless — to arrest for sleeping outside.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
Other works in Pau’s repertoire deal with thorny subjects via more oblique and disjointed imagery.
—Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Navarro's goal with the podcast is to both interview interesting subjects and break down news items without the typical restrictions of cable or broadcast TV, where a cohost or panelist may only get a fraction of a 7 minute segment to speak.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In this vision, the athletes are both the test subjects and the proof of concept—human prototypes.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
In the 2000s and 2010s especially, mindfulness started appearing throughout American culture, largely shorn of most Buddhist roots, and was applied to a wide variety of self-help subjects in publications and emblazoned on health food products.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
Tackle weighty subjects without falling into the trap of self-seriousness.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
This visual vocabulary emerged in The Man at the Tree (1968) and The Wood on Its Head (1969), and later devolved, with his subjects abstracted to the point of pulp.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
For centuries figurative sculptors have found ways to render their subjects in motion.
—Dawn Chan, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
These are not very clippable subjects.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
And unfortunately, life has carried on as usual elsewhere in Gilead, which subjects its women to the same degree of brutal, misogynistic repression.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
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
The Miami Beach ordinance subjects people — mostly those who are homeless — to arrest for sleeping outside.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjects
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With a unique blend of Italian and Jersey influences, Davi shares insights and advice through empowering content and a live touring show addressing topics like dating, family dynamics, financial freedom, and how to be a man in the modern world.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Further hearings this year will examine other topics before the commission publishes its final report in December.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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That includes veterans’ care, rural healthcare access, infrastructure that actually serves communities, securing supply chains, reducing prescription drug costs through transparency and competition, and reforming areas of the federal bureaucracy that waste money and frustrate citizens.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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And the data shows that this disproportionately impacts black and brown citizens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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With the exception of the punitive visit to the bank, Suzanna’s grandmother does not discuss her daughter’s crime or her reasons for committing it.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The government exists to create the environment where these technologies can help Californians to flourish, not limit them for sometimes political reasons, which is always overreach.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 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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Director Steven Spielberg’s film is buoyed by a sense of wonder and remains a sharp contrast with many of the decade’s more cynical cinematic themes.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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Speed and trust were themes echoed by executives around the table.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The couple were Dutch nationals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals.—
Adam Schreck,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Barnett’s hypothesizing about the motives of a nonexistent male child of Barack Obama is part of a conservative fixation that’s detached from historical reality.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2026
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Still, our motives have been much more often right than wrong.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The low-altitude dilemma China dominates the global drone industry, with DJI alone commanding about 70% of the worldwide market last year, according to data from commercial data company Research and Markets.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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China dominates a large trade imbalance with Africa China hailed its tariff-free deal as promoting common development, but there is a large trade imbalance between it and Africa, while African nations owe Beijing billions in debt repayments.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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