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
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024
During her 2021 National Day Address former President Tsai said as part of her Four Commitments that the ROC and PRC are not subordinate to each other.
—Charlie Campbell / Taipei, TIME, 13 June 2024
Beth Kowitt, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Companies are starting to see relationships with subordinates as warning signs for other problematic behavior within an organization.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
In January 2021, however, President Joe Biden had taken office, and once again, Abbas subordinated the needs of his people in an effort to curry favor with the new administration in Washington.
—Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
The aesthetic of the film was subordinate to our understanding of the fairy tale world.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024
During her 2021 National Day Address former President Tsai said as part of her Four Commitments that the ROC and PRC are not subordinate to each other.
—Charlie Campbell / Taipei, TIME, 13 June 2024
Noun
Norfolk’s strict no-tolerance stance about office relationships with subordinates shows just how seriously companies have come to take this type of CEO misconduct.
—Beth Kowitt, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Companies are starting to see relationships with subordinates as warning signs for other problematic behavior within an organization.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
When economies are subordinated to the objectives of war, resource utilization spikes, and labor markets turn incredibly tight.
—Kristine Gill, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2024
In January 2021, however, President Joe Biden had taken office, and once again, Abbas subordinated the needs of his people in an effort to curry favor with the new administration in Washington.
—Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 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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But rather than subjecting Alex to a lifetime of caregiving, and much to the bewilderment of his doctors, Roman ultimately decides to end his own life.Max Gao, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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But the researchers suspected that bringing these deep-sea dwellers to the surface and subject it to different temperatures, pressure, and light would stress the creature and make any measurements unreliable.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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Tammy Faye, the joyful Broadway musical based on the life of the late televangelist, has set its closing date — less than a month after officially opening.Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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But store comps fell by 1.9 percent and apparel comps were down by a little less than 1 percent.Evan Clark, WWD, 20 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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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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The junior from Columbia, South Carolina, was allowed to continue attending classes.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Growing up in Oswego, junior running back Dekker Zelensek is well aware of how football is played here on the varsity level.Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
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He was ultimately subdued with a taser and arrested, police reported.Liam Quinn, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The interveners got duct tape from another flight attendant and wrapped the man’s wrists, knees and ankles together to subdue him, then held him for about 30 minutes, according to the report and an account McCright posted online.Graham Hurley, CNN, 21 Nov. 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 30 Nov. 2024.
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