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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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as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
a holy man for whom the subjection of earthly desires is the path to spiritual perfection
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Recent Examples of subject
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
The subject is simple: Marguerite hunches over a book at a table.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 May 2025
In her lawsuit filed in November 2023, Ventura accused Combs of subjecting her to years of rape, beatings, and psychological manipulation.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The honor is awarded in recognition of a subject painting, genre painting, or mural project.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 May 2025
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Noun
The van in question was the subject of a memorable Associated Press photo released in the days after the start of the damaging wildfire.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
The subject is simple: Marguerite hunches over a book at a table.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
Verb
The rule, proposed in December, sought to treat data brokers as consumer reporting agencies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), subjecting them to additional requirements.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 May 2025
In her lawsuit filed in November 2023, Ventura accused Combs of subjecting her to years of rape, beatings, and psychological manipulation.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Adjective
Who should consider this role Those who excel at one-on-one teaching, have deep subject knowledge, and prefer flexible work arrangements.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The honor is awarded in recognition of a subject painting, genre painting, or mural project.
—News Desk, Artforum, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Verb
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Rihanna’s ability to dominate the pop arena without compromising her Barbadian hertiage certainly served as a breakthrough for Caribbean artists.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Torrey Pines, which finished runner-up to CCA in the Open Division, and Canyon Crest have dominated the San Diego Section in recent years.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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His future with the franchise is likely dependent on whether guys higher up on the pecking order end up elsewhere rather than his own play.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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This is because a planet's altitude in the sky is dependent in part on the inclination of the ecliptic relative to the horizon, which shifts throughout the year due to Earth's wobbling orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Educate Yourself, And Be Prepared The very best way to conquer your business fear and build confidence as a leader is to do the work required to be at your best.—
Michelle Mekky,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Putnam was always photographed with famous people: standing next to Charles Lindbergh, first man to fly solo across the Atlantic; posing with Commander Byrd, the man who conquered the South Pole; smiling with Howard Carter, the man who discovered King Tut.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Cops searched the Prince St. apartment that day, finding a firearm and Polaroid pictures of the bound victim enduring torture.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The market may stay range bound, or may move but not enough.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Investment spending picked up around 2016 but hit a wall with Covid, and has been subdued since.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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One of the suspects had to be subdued with a stun gun.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Proponents of the Foran Act argued that contract workers were unfree people in that their employers controlled them from the moment of their arrival in the United States.—
Made by History,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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What does liberty mean and how can it be lived in an unfree world?—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Skubal overcame a Tommy John procedure in college and a flexor tendon surgery earlier in his big-league career to become one of baseball’s elite pitchers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The odds remain against them — only 16.1% of teams have overcome a 3-2 deficit in NBA playoff history — but the Knicks are coming off their best all-around performance of the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Su-hun represents everything Mun-oh aspires to be, serving as both inspiration and source of secret envy that has left Mun-oh feeling perpetually defeated.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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Florida is 48-15 on the season and defeated its conference foe, Georgia, in the Super Regional.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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