as in to include
to have as part of a whole
games and team sports are subsumed under the classification of "recreation"
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Recent Examples of subsume
Pegas, though, isn’t interested in having his contemporaries’ work subsumed by the Penguins and Random Houses of the world.
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John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
Moreover, the pact should remain focused on defense rather than subsuming or taking on the economic and diplomatic roles of other important institutions.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
For example, the CRO role is expanding so fast that job postings for CRO will subsume the traditional VP of Sale and Marketing role in business.
—Stephen Diorio, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Our digital selves begun to subsume our real selves.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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John McDermott, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2025
Moreover, the pact should remain focused on defense rather than subsuming or taking on the economic and diplomatic roles of other important institutions.
—Ely Ratner, Foreign Affairs, 27 May 2025
For example, the CRO role is expanding so fast that job postings for CRO will subsume the traditional VP of Sale and Marketing role in business.
—Stephen Diorio, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Our digital selves begun to subsume our real selves.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsume
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Places to visit include St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, a church that is more than 100 years old and is home to more than 350 relics, the Behringer-Crawford Museum, the more than 700 acre Devou Park and Clive, a 30 foot art installation of an alien.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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What's included Digital plans Digital + Print Daily digital access Android and IOS apps Subscriber-exclusive content Digital subscription to share The eNewspaper — a digital replica of the print newspaper.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The fruit contains a high water content and has many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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The initial headline in the story contained incorrect information .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Securing container platforms involves such activities as scanning images, validating configurations and simulating attacks.—
Margarita Simonova,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The Combs allegations — involving two ex-girlfriends, graphic testimony and a flood of civil suits — made for ideal on-ramps.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The areas devoted to health and rejuvenation encompass almost 20,500 square feet.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Whether on a football field, concert stage, or in a corporate boardroom, greatness encompasses more than a single achievement.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Her election would also carry symbolic weight as Grijalva would be the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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“Subsume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsume. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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