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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
But clearly, Azerbaijan’s big green-energy goals remain subordinate to fossil fuels for the foreseeable future.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
The grocer disclosed what McMullen didn’t do: The company said McMullen's conduct didn't affect the company’s accounting or involve mishandling of day-to-day business or involve questionable conduct with a subordinate.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The iPhone had turned my mind into a version of a notification screen, and this tumult swept me up, subordinating my moods and mind to its whims.
—Charley Locke, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
In certain regions, combatant commands also oversee subordinate commands.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
But clearly, Azerbaijan’s big green-energy goals remain subordinate to fossil fuels for the foreseeable future.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
The move backfired: the bank’s board of governors, on which China remains an observer, removed Claver-Carone after allegations of improper behavior involving a subordinate.
—Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 1 Apr. 2025
The grocer disclosed what McMullen didn’t do: The company said McMullen's conduct didn't affect the company’s accounting or involve mishandling of day-to-day business or involve questionable conduct with a subordinate.
—Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The thing is finding a way to collaborate, of coordinating without subordinating anyone for the benefit of our people.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The iPhone had turned my mind into a version of a notification screen, and this tumult swept me up, subordinating my moods and mind to its whims.
—Charley Locke, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subordinate
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Tom Girardi’s underling faces discipline charges over a $53-million payout kept secret from clients.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The new emails are also intended to allow supervisors to get a better understanding of underlings’ work and help align different agencies.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But the administration hasn’t yet subjected any other state to Maine-level scrutiny.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Vietnam’s $123 billion trade surplus with the United States—the second highest in Asia after China and the highest in Southeast Asia—has subjected it to high tariffs.—
Lynn Kuok,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This could potentially be bad news since Mysterio is scheduled to wrestle El Grande Americano at WrestleMania 41 Night 1 in less than 24 hours.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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In time, shoppers at these stores might see less product in the store.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While their presence pushes younger competitors to work even harder for wins, bigger racing teams just have elite equipment that can easily allow one car to dominate, the owner explained on the Dale Jr. Download podcast.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2025
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This proposal, led by organizations such as the American Beverage Licensees (ABL), raises important questions about whether alcohol retailers should be allowed to dominate cannabis sales.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Leon County Sheriff’s Office announced in 2021 that the then-high school junior had joined the county’s youth advisory council.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The 20-year-old junior said law enforcement officers escorted him and other students out of the library with their hands over their heads.—
Nick Valencia,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Subdued volatility Unlike traditional assets, bitcoin’s pops and drops were relatively subdued this week, which some investors took as a mark of its maturity.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
12 Apr. 2025
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Up until last week, the president had been more subdued in his criticism of the central bank than in his first term.—
Colby Smith,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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 23 Apr. 2025.
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