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as in topic
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 citizen
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 reason
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 to dominate
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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as in dependent
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Recent Examples of subject
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Not as journalist and subject, but as friends.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The agency said its investigation would look at the software’s performance at railroad crossings, which was the subject of an NBC News investigation published in September.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Ironically, Aenlle’s lawsuit mirrors much of that same language, alleging the county subjected him to the same pattern of retaliation, intimidation and harassment.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This is notable at a moment when the sitcom’s setting and subject—local news rooms—stay in economic free fall.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Not as journalist and subject, but as friends.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Why was the decision made not to tackle that subject?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The agency said its investigation would look at the software’s performance at railroad crossings, which was the subject of an NBC News investigation published in September.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Since the start of Russia’s invasion in 2022, Putin has been transparent about his objective—the destruction of Ukraine as an independent nation—and has subjected many people to almost unimaginable suffering in order to achieve it.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Ironically, Aenlle’s lawsuit mirrors much of that same language, alleging the county subjected him to the same pattern of retaliation, intimidation and harassment.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
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Back in August, OpenAI published an update to ChatGPT with stronger controls on the bot’s responses to certain conversational topics amid mounting concern that some users are building harmful emotional attachments to chatbots.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Return expectations are a hot topic for shoppers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Islamists were seen as complicit in India’s worst plane hijack in 1999 and the 2008 attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul, which killed several Indian citizens, including two senior diplomats.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Around 60% of Iraq's nearly 46 million citizens are under the age of 30, a demographic that could determine whether the election reinvigorates a stagnant political system or deepens disillusionment.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Bills and Eagles both losing last week left the NFL with no unbeaten teams this year as the 1972 Perfect Season Dolphins had reason to celebrate yet again.—
Greg Cote
October 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hill’s option will likely be exercised; there’s no reason for the club to part ways with him.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another key aspect of Bananatex is its open-source nature, designed to be shared with others to offer a viable alternative to synthetic materials that dominate the bag industry.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a world dominated by uncertainty, how companies prepare for deregulation is one of the few levers of control available to leadership.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, molecular biologist and science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt suggested in Science Magazine that influenza epidemics may become less severe as the planet warms, but outbreaks may become more common, rather than season-dependent.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Insertion of a synthetic switch into insulin provides metabolite-dependent regulation of hormone–receptor activation.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But on Wednesday, Roberts said, Scott's injury became an 'urgent matter,' necessitating the procedure, which has a recovery timetable of 1-2 weeks.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Working with Sam [Esmail] and working with Rami [Malek] — the relationships are what matter.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Most of these drones appear to be civilian hobby drones, but some are suspicious and could involve foreign nationals or espionage (like a Chinese national caught at Vandenberg Space Force Base).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The raid resulted in the detention of more than 300 Korean nationals, who were eventually returned to their native country.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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The confusing feelings of anger and what was once a loving friendship lead to an engaging battle amongst the snowy grounds of a graveyard.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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The trial was delayed in June on diplomatic and security grounds.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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