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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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Recent Examples of subject
Tantse Walter, Space.com, 7 July 2025
Detroit's 36th District Judge Demetria Brue and Southfield's 46th District Court Debra Nance are subject of a rare, public complaint process for judges.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 22 July 2025
The Brazilian goalkeeper has been a mainstay for nine years but was the subject of interest from Saudi Pro League clubs last summer.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
One page sloppily exposed Pryor’s Social Security number, which could subject Pryor to identity theft.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
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Noun
One of the things that impressed us most in our hands-on Canon EOS R7 review was the flawless subject eye tracking.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 7 July 2025
Detroit's 36th District Judge Demetria Brue and Southfield's 46th District Court Debra Nance are subject of a rare, public complaint process for judges.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
But the singer, who died on July 22 at 76, proved to be a surprisingly, compellingly ridiculous presence in front of the camera as the subject, along with his family, of the MTV reality show The Osbournes.
—Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 22 July 2025
The Brazilian goalkeeper has been a mainstay for nine years but was the subject of interest from Saudi Pro League clubs last summer.
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Adjective
Colleges and universities now must scramble to identify students benefiting from the 2001 act and change their residency status, subjecting them to tuition rates up to four times as high.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
One page sloppily exposed Pryor’s Social Security number, which could subject Pryor to identity theft.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subject
Noun
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Bronin’s brains have been one of the most commented upon topic of politics in the past year.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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Let your personality shine across topics Don’t worry about hopping the boundaries of your niche.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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For those without family connections, Canada still lets U.S. citizens stay six months a year, every year, allowing for a part-year retirement option (with no Canadian tax issues).—
William P. Barrett,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Our point is that everyone mentioned above is a private citizen (or used to be) and that none of the people casting public scorn actually know even remotely enough about their personal relationships to be in a position to pass judgment.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Part of the reason for their refusal, the OP claims, is that this wasn't the first time they had been asked for the same favor — and had a different outcome.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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One reason for these softer organic sales could be weaker consumer trends within Procter & Gamble’s main markets.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Verb
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This weekend, a beautiful crescent moon will dominate the post-sunset evening sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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What a confusing year for these Fever, from Clark’s three different soft tissue injuries to DeWanna Bonner’s troubled stint to … dominating the Commissioner’s Cup final, against the Minnesota Lynx no less?—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Critics question whether a battery swap network—capital intensive, dependent on fleet adoption, and distributed across so many different markets—can scale profitably.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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Water tolerance is also highly dependent on what type of soil surrounds the roots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The soil should be rich in organic matter and well-draining.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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The Board of Directors has initiated a formal investigation into this matter and will have additional details to share very shortly.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Foreign nationals renewing humanitarian parole with employment authorization ▪ Youth applicants for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status Federal authorities emphasized that these fees cannot be waived or reduced, even if the base form is eligible for a fee waiver under DHS regulations.—
Daniel Shoer Roth,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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Naturally, Singapore isn’t handing out passports to foreign nationals like candy.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
Verb
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But Vásquez Lasso’s partner that day, Officer Miguel Enciso, instead used his Taser to subdue Steven Montano, 21, who is charged with first-degree murder and other felonies in the March 1, 2023, slaying.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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The overall inflation rate in the Bay Area has remained subdued in recent months.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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“Subject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subject. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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