Definitions

subset

[suhb-set] / ˈsʌbˌsɛt /

NOUN

set that is part of a larger set

Synonyms

STRONGEST

subdivision subgroup subspace

STRONG

batch group member

WEAK

cut division fragment part portion ration section share

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

WEAK

everything

Example Sentences

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A small subset likely will leave the country, but many will remain without status.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Within this was an intensive-management program for a subset of high-risk patients, including those with Type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes or hemoglobin A1C levels — an indicator of blood sugar — at 9.0% or more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

They advanced thanks to a small subset of voters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But just because a certain subset of stocks looks overextended, it doesn’t mean the rally is nearing its end.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

This, I have deduced, is a subset of human.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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