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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
Jim Martin, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
The best way to begin is with a focused use case, such as optimizing subject lines or send times.
—Tejas Manohar, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Lia Russell
updated July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
Horner was the subject of an investigation last year when an employee alleged inappropriate behavior, but Horner was eventually cleared and appeared, then, to be set for more years in charge of one of Formula 1’s most successful teams.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Homeschoolers are concerned that as written, the bill could unintentionally subject tutorials and co-ops to burdensome regulations.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Without it, gray wolves will be subject only to state laws.
—Jim Martin, Denver Post, 27 June 2025
The best way to begin is with a focused use case, such as optimizing subject lines or send times.
—Tejas Manohar, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
The suit referred without name to AB Hernandez, a trans 16-year-old high jumper in Southern California who was the subject of protests after Trump singled her out online.
—Lia Russell
updated July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
Horner was the subject of an investigation last year when an employee alleged inappropriate behavior, but Horner was eventually cleared and appeared, then, to be set for more years in charge of one of Formula 1’s most successful teams.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
Adjective
Hell-bent on reaching the borderline, evacuees subjected their families to the dangers of the road and exposure to the elements.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Homeschoolers are concerned that as written, the bill could unintentionally subject tutorials and co-ops to burdensome regulations.
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Noun
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Brandon Loomis is the senior environment reporter and writes some of our in-depth stories on a wide range of topics.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Law Professor Sonia Gipson Rankin argues that Michigan citizens accused of welfare fraud found themselves in a guessing game of who is liable -was it the unemployment agency, technology vendors or management consultants?—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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News outlets around the world have reported an endless stream of police violence against black people documented by citizen observers.—
Will Potter
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Now, there’s no reason for any such cat-and-mouse game.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The Trump administration is ending provisions that temporarily protected immigrants who lack permanent legal status from deportations for humanitarian reasons.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Iga Świątek dominated American Amanda Anisimova in the Wimbledon women’s final, winning in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 on Saturday.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
12 July 2025
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Sure, the former No. 3 pick in the draft should dominate summer league action against players, the majority of which will either end up in the G League or overseas.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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But Trump’s tariff policies have put economic strain on a region that’s heavily dependent on trade with Mexico.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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This will be especially important if the company wants to ship AI smart glasses — which are heavily dependent on quality AI performance and accuracy — to compete with the likes of Meta and Google.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Every one of the strikeouts Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam hurls matters.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Reuters reported in September that Samsung had instructed its subsidiaries worldwide to cut 30% of staff in some divisions, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Abrego Garcia is a Salvadoran national who was deported to his home country in March despite a court order saying he could be deported anywhere but El Salvador.—
Sarah Bedford,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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The second man arrested June 17 was also a Mexican national who’d been removed from the U.S. twice already this year, according to the criminal complaint.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Nimmo’s celebration upon hitting the grand slam was subdued.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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This season blended bold designs, subdued silhouettes and interesting footwear to tell us one thing: menswear is slowly but surely becoming on-par with its female counterpart.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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