- present tense form of subordinate (3rd person singular).
- plural of subordinate.
subordinates
Example Sentences
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The plaintiff sued for money and settled for an apology plus something his complaint never requested and no court could have awarded: immunity, granted by his own subordinates.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
The November 2024 indictment in New York accused the industrialist and multiple subordinates of deliberately misleading international investors as part of a vast bribery scheme.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
After its triumph in war with Persia, Athens under Pericles began to treat its allies as subordinates to be exploited.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
Under this model, leaders give subordinates clear objectives but leave the tactical execution to their discretion.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 4, 2026
He gestured to his subordinates, and two of the three left.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
