SUBORDINATES Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

subordinates 1 of 2

noun

plural of subordinate

as in underlings

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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subordinates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of subordinate

as in subjects

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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Future dominates the American music charts this week.

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
But when casein dominates, understanding how acid and aging have affected the protein structure goes a long way in explaining the different melting characteristics of different cheeses.

Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024

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