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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
Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Other Issues on the Ballot The ballot would also include a measure to remove the current high school graduation requirement for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in subjects like math, science and English.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Yet Horse Crazy is one of the best American novels about obsession in part because the narrator mostly dislikes Gregory, subjecting this object of lust to the same derisive interior voice that comments on virtually every other aspect of his life.
—Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
Where Ito’s film distinguishes itself is in the diaristic iPhone videos, which serve as a mode of confrontation for the director as subject.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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Cutler, who conducts the documentary’s single talking-head interview with its subject, interlaces it with plenty of archival footage.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Other Issues on the Ballot The ballot would also include a measure to remove the current high school graduation requirement for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in subjects like math, science and English.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
In an order filed Tuesday, Nelson Circuit Court Judge Charles Simms III explained that allowing the co-defendants to be tried jointly would subject Houck and Joseph to unfair prejudice.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Yet Horse Crazy is one of the best American novels about obsession in part because the narrator mostly dislikes Gregory, subjecting this object of lust to the same derisive interior voice that comments on virtually every other aspect of his life.
—Daniel Felsenthal, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
How will their differing feelings on this subject impact their relationship as the season progresses?
—Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
Where Ito’s film distinguishes itself is in the diaristic iPhone videos, which serve as a mode of confrontation for the director as subject.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
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While Nix’s four-touchdown performance dominated the discussion after Denver’s 38-6 win over Atlanta last Sunday, the offensive masterclass also offered more evidence that Denver’s offensive line has transformed into a formidable front.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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It’s been a little while since Suits was dominating the streaming charts, but NBC is banking on viewers being ready for more of the legal franchise.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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In other words, the likelihood of finding a match of your same genetic ethnic makeup is dependent on how many people from your same ethnicity have signed up on the registry.Pia Velasco, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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But that’s dependent on the funding of philanthropists and corporate partners.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nature should be seen as less of an obstacle to be conquered, and more as a partner to be cherished and respected.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The incredible ability of Argentine ants to conquer all has earned it the unfortunate tag of being a pest, not just to humans but to fellow ants and other insects for disrupting local ecosystems.Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The couple had difficulty believing Nola could scale a fence in a single bound, mainly because the dog rarely jumped inside the house.Kelli Bender, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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In a second, two civilians used as human shields sit bound and blindfolded.Mick Krever, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
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If shelter cost inflation remains subdued, that may help move U.S. inflation lower still.Simon Moore, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Another video shows a heated exchange between a man and two officers, culminating in the man being handcuffed, visibly bloodied and subdued with a stun gun.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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People in unfree countries want the help, need the help, of people in free countries.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
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Uganda’s 2021 presidential election is shaping up to be as unfree and unfair as ever.Bobi Wine, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2021
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Putting Taiwanese Designers on the Map Traditionally, Taiwanese consumers have favored international luxury brands over local ones, a challenge that designers like Billy Chow are working to overcome.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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To The End is an intimate glimpse into relationships, motivation and mortality, the sights and sounds of long-term friendship unearthing a fresh new conquest to overcome together.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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All of those measures were defeated, but forced the real estate industry to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in opposition.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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In fact, Army hasn’t defeated Notre Dame since 1958 and hasn’t defeated a team ranked in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll since upsetting No. 9 Penn State in 1963.Tim Casey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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