as in lesser
having not so great importance or rank as another
his contention is that environment plays a subordinate role to heredity in determining what we become
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as in underling
one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another
subordinates do most of the actual creation of the famous designer's clothing designs
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as in to subject
to bring under one's control by force of arms
it is one of the lessons of history that more powerful civilizations often subordinate weaker ones
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Recent Examples of subordinate
Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
This subordinate specification could allow regulators to implement auditing capabilities world-wide.
—James Felton Keith, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Newly aware of his subordinate’s duplicity, Masa charges at Yuki from his seat among his look-alikes in the audience.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024
John C. Goodman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
For decades the country’s economy was subordinated to the guidelines and targets laid down by the IMF and the World Bank.
—Tithi Bhattacharya / Made By History, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The president, in other words, is increasingly subordinate to the courts.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
This subordinate specification could allow regulators to implement auditing capabilities world-wide.
—James Felton Keith, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Noun
His subordinates nicknamed him Pig for his jowls and ruddy cheeks.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Newly aware of his subordinate’s duplicity, Masa charges at Yuki from his seat among his look-alikes in the audience.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024
Verb
Hence, rites, rituals and ceremonies that honor exemplary behavior are a way to confer status on individuals who subordinate their narrow self-interest to the benefit of the group as a whole.
—John C. Goodman, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
For decades the country’s economy was subordinated to the guidelines and targets laid down by the IMF and the World Bank.
—Tithi Bhattacharya / Made By History, TIME, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subordinate
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Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.Staff Writer Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023
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The story of 2022 (and 2021 to a lesser extent) was energy.Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
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Like her underlings, Riya also possesses great comic timing, often puncturing all the tension, both professional and personal, with a killer one-liner.Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2024
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According to a ProPublica report, some of Nunes’ underlings have concerns about his performance.Zach Everson, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Though Black residents of British colonies in the Caribbean were typically governed by slave codes designed to subjugate them and support white supremacy, the British Army refused to subject the man to these harsh measures.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Another person named through crowdsourcing turned out to be a missing college student who had died by suicide prior to the bombings, and the finger-pointing subjected his grieving family to threats.Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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Trump lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove reiterated Friday their position that the only acceptable option is overturning his conviction and dismissing his indictment, writing that anything less will interfere with the transition process and his ability to lead the country.MICHAEL R. SISAK AND JENNIFER PELTZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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As of 2023, approximately 719 million people live on less than $2.15 a day, according to the World Bank.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Nacua continues to dominate and looks poised to do so for the foreseeable future.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Today, the federal government dominates policymaking and our attention, while states are often seen as little more than administrative units tasked with executing federal policies.Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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From the moment Jermaine stepped into my office as a junior, I was struck by his unwavering focus and clear vision for his future.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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Arkansas football is hosting an SEC transfer cornerback for an official visit Thursday and Friday. Oklahoma cornerback Kani Walker, 6-2 and 206 pounds, recorded 24 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 6 pass breakups and 1 interception while starting 8 of 11 games this season as a redshirt junior.Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Globally, demand in the sector remains subdued due to oversupplies in the European market as well as high inventory levels in China.Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The higher end of the treble is somewhat subdued and can get stepped on when the lower frequencies are busy.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 June 2023
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“Subordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subordinate. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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