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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
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 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
The finding has the potential to provide a longer runway to make the lifestyle changes that can help reduce risk, and could be used to better identify subjects who could benefit from participating in clinical trials seeking to prevent or treat neurodegenerative disease.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
That these subjects are placed before a camera is certainly important, but that’s only the first step to ensuring their stories are told, and preserved, with the requisite care.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Two consistent subjects in the collection are art and Blackness, which may be unfamiliar to readers in different ways depending on their demographic.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The scientists tracked the subjects’ health data, including any new cancer diagnoses, from that point forward.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Starting Veggie Seeds Outdoors (Direct) Directly sowing vegetable seeds in garden beds saves time, but subjects germinating seeds to weather, pests, and soil inconsistencies.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Opie, one of America’s foremost photographers, has turned her lens on a wide range of subjects from Elton John to high school football players, and her own friends and family.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 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
Video podcasts in particular have filled some of the gap, picking up more celebrity interviews, investigating true crimes and tackling many of the same subjects as their TV predecessors at a fraction of the price.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 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
The finding has the potential to provide a longer runway to make the lifestyle changes that can help reduce risk, and could be used to better identify subjects who could benefit from participating in clinical trials seeking to prevent or treat neurodegenerative disease.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
That these subjects are placed before a camera is certainly important, but that’s only the first step to ensuring their stories are told, and preserved, with the requisite care.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
Two consistent subjects in the collection are art and Blackness, which may be unfamiliar to readers in different ways depending on their demographic.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
The scientists tracked the subjects’ health data, including any new cancer diagnoses, from that point forward.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Starting Veggie Seeds Outdoors (Direct) Directly sowing vegetable seeds in garden beds saves time, but subjects germinating seeds to weather, pests, and soil inconsistencies.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Opie, one of America’s foremost photographers, has turned her lens on a wide range of subjects from Elton John to high school football players, and her own friends and family.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 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
Noun
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Your intimate 8th house is the focus of Mercury and the Moon’s embrace, inviting candid discussions of vulnerable topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those of us who are worried about the morality of our fellow citizens won't restore this nation's better angels by holding on to our cynicism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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In December 2025, the White House issued a proclamation fully restricting and limiting the entry of citizens of 12 countries, including Iran.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Founded by Thomas Edison, the American inventor of the electric lightbulb, the company was long an orphan in the GE corporate portfolio, kept more for sentimental reasons, some analysts believed, than commercial ones.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But even casual high school boys basketball fans in the western suburbs recognize the Wolves as a force to be reckoned with by going toe-to-toe against top programs in the state under the direction of Velasquez, who is stepping down for some very good personal reasons.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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
Noun
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One of my favorite movies of all time is California Suite, a gem of a Neil Simon film with witty dialogue, an incredible cast, and themes that are as relevant as ever.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Star Tours is a Star Wars-themes motion simulator ride.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Salvadoran nationals who were deported from the United States have been arbitrarily detained in El Salvador and have disappeared into the Central American nation's prison system, according to a Human Rights Watch report released on Monday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, the Miami Herald reported that Cuban authorities were expected to announce measures leading to an economic opening, including for Cuban nationals abroad to own business on the island.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cynics say the motives are even more sinister.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The footage and purchase details offer a new window into the potential planning for the attack as investigators probe possible motives and the relationship between Balat and Kayumi.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Grove now dominates the corner of Ogden and 3rd where the blast occurred, but Ross Dress for Less is still there.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Subjects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjects. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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