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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
Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
But Michaels, in stark contrast to most of Neville’s previous subjects, is alive.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for several subjects involved in the probe were informed Friday that Maria Medetis Long would not longer be handling the case moving forward, sources said.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With Season 1 of Ryan Murphy’s Love Story meeting its tragic end last month, one of the true story’s subjects has reacted her portrayal.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth excelled in all the subjects that would prepare her to complete the all-important matura exam and enroll in university.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Pixar creators take time to study the subjects of their films to portray them accurately.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Beef tallow,whole and even raw milk, cane sugar and peptides are among the latest recommendations promoted by the administration, while food dyes, vaccines,antidepressants and Tylenol have become the subjects of its criticism.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 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
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
Students would take classes on subjects such as the New Testament, advanced geometry, and rhetoric, and earn a liberal-arts degree in Catholic studies.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
But Michaels, in stark contrast to most of Neville’s previous subjects, is alive.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for several subjects involved in the probe were informed Friday that Maria Medetis Long would not longer be handling the case moving forward, sources said.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With Season 1 of Ryan Murphy’s Love Story meeting its tragic end last month, one of the true story’s subjects has reacted her portrayal.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth excelled in all the subjects that would prepare her to complete the all-important matura exam and enroll in university.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Pixar creators take time to study the subjects of their films to portray them accurately.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Beef tallow,whole and even raw milk, cane sugar and peptides are among the latest recommendations promoted by the administration, while food dyes, vaccines,antidepressants and Tylenol have become the subjects of its criticism.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 16 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
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
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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Participants were asked to rate interest in 10 topics, including sports, movies, artificial intelligence, music, books and fitness.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When citizens insist on shaping the basic terms of social life by appealing to premises that others cannot reasonably be expected to accept—revelation, doctrines of transcendence, private moral visions—the result is not a purer politics but a dangerously brittle one.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bar manager and bartender Kyle Nelson, of Valparaiso, believes working-class citizens should be able to see themselves in government.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ex-president Bolsonaro has been serving his sentence under house arrest for health reasons since last month, when he was rushed from prison to hospital with bronchopneumonia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Instead of litigating to protect the right to vote, the division has focused on demanding unprecedented access to state voter rolls for reasons that remain opaque.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 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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The superstar comedian’s Netflix standup comedy specials The Closer (2021) and The Dreamer (2023) included transgender jokes around themes of cancel culture leading to backlash from members of the LGBTQ community and GLAAD, among others.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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The 3,500-square-foot business will include a sand pit and a rotating sensory pit with various themes and sensory materials.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those attacks are often carried out by non-Russian nationals for small amounts of money and without full knowledge of who the operations serve.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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From a detainee population that once topped tens of thousands, only Russia, Kazakhstan and some other eastern European countries have repatriated large numbers of their nationals among the ISIS families.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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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 20 Apr. 2026.
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