- plural of subordinate.
- present tense form of subordinate (3rd person singular).
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
This has long unnerved investors wary of backing a company whose mission explicitly subordinates profit to the broader benefit of humanity.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
The scandal has resurfaced age-old questions about Capitol Hill culture and the power dynamics between elected officials and their subordinates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Under this model, leaders give subordinates clear objectives but leave the tactical execution to their discretion.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 4, 2026
It meant he had to place a lot of trust in his subordinates.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
