1
as in enslavement
the state of being an enslaved person
a child born into slavery
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2
as in labor
very hard or unpleasant work
endured the slavery of working in the coal mines every day of his adult life
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Recent Examples of slavery
In the aftermath of Appomattox, ex-Confederates moved quickly, using propaganda, fraud, and terrorism, to preempt Black freedom and impose a system akin to slavery.
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Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
States gained additional representation in Congress and in the Electoral College, thereby entrenching slavery in the national political framework.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
By Scott Spillman The book is less about slavery than about how Americans have thought, written, and wrestled with it for more than 200 years.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
In time, the church itself became oppressive, giving us the Inquisition and leaders who sanctioned slavery.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slavery
Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
States gained additional representation in Congress and in the Electoral College, thereby entrenching slavery in the national political framework.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
By Scott Spillman The book is less about slavery than about how Americans have thought, written, and wrestled with it for more than 200 years.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
In time, the church itself became oppressive, giving us the Inquisition and leaders who sanctioned slavery.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slavery
Noun
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What if these materials quietly compromise their health, pollute the planet, and support unethical labor practices?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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These striking and unsettling images played a key role in galvanizing Americans to push for comprehensive child labor laws.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Wilson responded, first disagreeing with Lackey’s assessment of the association between involuntary servitude in prisons and slavery.—
Jenavieve Hatch,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Broken shackles lie underneath the statue’s drapery, to symbolize the end of all types of servitude and oppression.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Capitals did a better job of countering in Game 2 and tied the series behind a strong two-way effort from Tom Wilson.—
Aaron Beard,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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And the level of effort players have shown has been astonishing.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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Gorsuch calls out 'bondage' in children’s LGBTQ storybook 3.—
FOXNews.com,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Lawler: Long before Lord Dunmore promised emancipation to those enslaved, those in bondage already were fleeing to British lines.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Each time he’s killed testing the alien atmosphere for viruses or absorbing massive amounts of radiation on a space walk, he’s resurrected in a printing machine in what amounts to a hilariously terrible immortal drudgery.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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The luscious, almost red-wine color is a chic addition to the occasional drudgeries of winter and surely to elevate even the most relaxed and cozy outfits.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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There are 59 hostages still in Gaza, at least 24 of whom are assessed to be alive, including American-Israeli Edan Alexander, now 21 years old after having spent two birthdays in Hamas captivity.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Keith Siegel is a 65-year-old American-Israeli who survived 484 days in Hamas captivity after being abducted from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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But this season has been one of toil as well as triumph, of inconsistency and dramatic defeats such as Saturday’s 4-1 loss at Aston Villa, as well as long winning runs and historic results.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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This integration can feel challenging; for those conditioned by the violence of capitalistic toil, disrupting the autopilot of perpetual labor with rest can ironically be a very active practice.—
Akilah Sailers,
Essence,
5 Apr. 2025
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The use of premium materials such as aluminum and magnesium in the headphones’ yoke brings a useful combination of lightness and robustness.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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There is also a yoke instead of a steering wheel, part of the car’s steer-by-wire system, which is intended to improve maneuverability by varying the car’s steering response at different speeds.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Slavery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slavery. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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