subject
noun
that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc..
subjecting
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present participleof subject.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Sebag Montefiore doesn’t play favorites, subjecting all his characters to scrutiny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
It was an eye-catching conjecture: one of the most revered of the Founding Fathers subjecting people held against their will to possibly painful shocks.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026
Under the new regime, visa holders who need more time will have to file formal applications with the federal government, subjecting themselves to additional background checks, biometric vetting, and other bureaucratic hurdles.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
In her IMDb autobiography, she recalled early memories of subjecting relatives to renditions of “When I Grow Too Old to Dream,” from the 1935 film “The Night Is Young.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
She must hate me for subjecting her to something so demeaning.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
