as in includes
to have as part of a whole
games and team sports are subsumed under the classification of "recreation"
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Recent Examples of subsumes
Neither is the machine that, partway through the play, noisily turns the stage into a great berg of foam, which slowly subsumes a resigned Kramer.
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Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
But to say the administration can be defined as a lack of character—the term subsumes all those other judgments, and is much harder to question.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Mitchell, in contrast, subsumes himself into his subjects, seldom intruding on the surface of his own prose.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
But to say the administration can be defined as a lack of character—the term subsumes all those other judgments, and is much harder to question.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Mitchell, in contrast, subsumes himself into his subjects, seldom intruding on the surface of his own prose.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsumes
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sunday brunch includes chilaquiles, shrimp birria or date pancakes.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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Two Democrats also seek the seat, which encompasses downtown Boise, Garden City and the Foothills.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Mar. 2026
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Election Day encompasses the submission and receipt of ballots, and both must conclude on the date set by Congress, the Republicans and Libertarian Party of Mississippi said in Supreme Court filings.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Frick contains an impressive collection of paintings by old masters (Bellini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Gainsborough, Goya, Whistler), as well as European sculpture, fine furniture, and decorative arts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition, there's a spine pod that contains a satellite link that allows the aircraft to upload and download reams of data.—
David Szondy
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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The robot is currently performing tyre-handling operations, a task that involves lifting and moving heavy components within the production process.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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This collaborative study, led by Randall Wells of Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, involves numerous researchers from a variety of institutions, who study different aspects of dolphin biology, health, ecology and behavior.—
Laela Sayigh,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Of all the criteria the employer has to weigh, including personality and work ethic, the candidate’s ability to do the job carries the most weight.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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The first offense carries a maximum of a year in county jail, according to the bill.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In his conversation with Tharpe, Jay-Z also discussed his evolving discography, shared his take on the 2024 rap feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, and his billionaire status (and the criticism that entails).—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That entails learning both to speak up for themselves and to compromise with others.—
Jenisha Watts,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Subsumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsumes. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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