Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > S Synonyms of subsume Find synonyms for: Verb 1. subsume, include usage: contain or include; "This new system subsumes the old one" 2. subsume, colligate, include usage: consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of subsume (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: supererogatory Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language