as in to include
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 subsume
The dominant view in Washington argues for peace through strength, that only clear military superiority can deter China’s ambitions to subsume Taiwan and exert dominance across the Indo-Pacific.
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Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Tian Tian’s father, so subsumed by his drug dependency, is a volatile force whose undulating moods command the household.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
His gift as an actor is his ability to offer each of his characters a deep well of empathy, and here, it’s subsumed into a gentle performance that feels more like sleight of hand than acting.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The agreement comes after a devastating 15-month conflict that's subsumed the Middle East.
—Mary Bruce, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Brad Dress, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Tian Tian’s father, so subsumed by his drug dependency, is a volatile force whose undulating moods command the household.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
His gift as an actor is his ability to offer each of his characters a deep well of empathy, and here, it’s subsumed into a gentle performance that feels more like sleight of hand than acting.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The agreement comes after a devastating 15-month conflict that's subsumed the Middle East.
—Mary Bruce, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsume
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The concert — which featured Three Days Grace, Sevendust and local headliner Disturbed — included pyrotechnics located directly underneath the banners.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This rise aligns with broader economic trends, including increasing tuition costs and the lingering effects of inflation on family budgets.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
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The report contains data from Feb. 23 through March 8 and 428 inspections.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration is trying to deport two other people involved in protests against the war in Gaza at Columbia University.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025
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While the Primary Wave deal closed just weeks after her death, sources said she was involved in nearly every aspect of the deal’s negotiations.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The five-mile-long mountain ridge that encompasses Mount Yoshino is said to be covered by about 30,000 cherry trees—the oldest of which is thought to have been planted more than 1,300 years ago.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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Silver sneakers encompass a plethora of styles and trends, so finding your best match for the season ahead is a cinch.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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The charges carry a possible 5-year prison sentence.—
Rosemary Westwood,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Simpson, 90, isn’t worthy of carrying their luggage — not theirs, not anyone else’s on the list.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Subsume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsume. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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