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
Others were fired when Musk’s team subsumed the U.S. Digital Service and when Musk eliminated a technology office at the General Services Administration.
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Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Clooney offers a close study of Murrow that compares well with the real thing: His performance is, on occasion, under-vocalized for a venue of this size, but it’s wrought with great care and a willingness to be subsumed by character, not true of all stars of Clooney wattage.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Clooney offers a close study of Murrow that compares well with the real thing: his performance is, on occasion, under-vocalized for a venue of this size, but it’s wrought with great care and a willingness to be subsumed by character, somethign not true of all stars of Clooney wattage.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
But his true character is subsumed by a flurry of moments that seem designed to be memed or turned into future merchandising opportunities.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 21 May 2025
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Brian Bennett, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Clooney offers a close study of Murrow that compares well with the real thing: His performance is, on occasion, under-vocalized for a venue of this size, but it’s wrought with great care and a willingness to be subsumed by character, not true of all stars of Clooney wattage.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Clooney offers a close study of Murrow that compares well with the real thing: his performance is, on occasion, under-vocalized for a venue of this size, but it’s wrought with great care and a willingness to be subsumed by character, somethign not true of all stars of Clooney wattage.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
But his true character is subsumed by a flurry of moments that seem designed to be memed or turned into future merchandising opportunities.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsume
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Taco Bell crispy chicken tacos and burritos (AKA wraps) Earlier this summer, Taco Bell debuted a new lineup of crispy chicken menu items that include tacos and burritos after a successful trial with chicken nuggets.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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While wedding planning, the pair was inspired by Alyssa's older sister, who included couples trivia at her reception.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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When a reporter asked Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation on Tuesday, President Donald Trump could not contain himself a moment longer.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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But complexity theorists suspect that PSPACE is a much larger class, containing many problems that aren’t in P.—
Ben Brubaker,
Wired News,
13 July 2025
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Other options also involve equal installments over longer horizons such as six months and twelve months.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Thursday’s incident involved not a group of soldiers, but a single man crossing from North Korea into the South.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The foundation has now grown to encompass other crafts and traditional Korean practices.—
Thessaly La Force,
Travel + Leisure,
4 July 2025
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Ellison’s interests extend well beyond real estate, encompassing a serious watch collection, high-performance yachts, and his role as cofounder of SailGP, a global sailing league launched in 2018.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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Tommy John surgery typically carries a recovery timeline of at least 12 months, which would put Schmidt on track to miss a sizable portion of next season, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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All six would have to make a stop to change into a long dress, don a wig, and carry a handbag filled with bricks to the finish line on Power’s stage.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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“Subsume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsume. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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