as in victorious
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1
as in dominating
to bring under one's control by force of arms
before his final defeat, Napoléon had managed to conquer much of Europe
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2
as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
love conquers all, or so romance novels would have us believe
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as in winning
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
a coach who demands that his team conquer, whatever the cost
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Recent Examples of conquering
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026
Cobra Commander is primarily focused on conquering planet earth, not giving power lunch recommendations, as The Hollywood Reporter tried to get out of him in a voice chat.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Perfect for conquering your next trail, the Speedgoat 6 is made with aggressive lugs that deliver a ton of traction and stability—they’re actually inspired by the hoof of a goat.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
That Mitch Marner, the Golden Knight, would morph into a playoff-conquering superstar.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Santiago has world-class museums, vibrant parks and plazas, bohemian barrios, buzzing nightlife, and a growing food scene to match those globe-conquering wines.
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
For a successful but not world-conquering rapper like Rashad, making a living relies on making sure that fans continue to feel connected to him.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Built by Blueprint Construction with structural engineering by Design Point, the East River Residence demonstrates that conquering challenging terrain sometimes means floating above it.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
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New historical research suggests that one of the most legendary cities in history did not start out as a conquering warrior state — poking a hole in its founding myth.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2026
Cobra Commander is primarily focused on conquering planet earth, not giving power lunch recommendations, as The Hollywood Reporter tried to get out of him in a voice chat.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Perfect for conquering your next trail, the Speedgoat 6 is made with aggressive lugs that deliver a ton of traction and stability—they’re actually inspired by the hoof of a goat.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
That Mitch Marner, the Golden Knight, would morph into a playoff-conquering superstar.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Santiago has world-class museums, vibrant parks and plazas, bohemian barrios, buzzing nightlife, and a growing food scene to match those globe-conquering wines.
—Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
For a successful but not world-conquering rapper like Rashad, making a living relies on making sure that fans continue to feel connected to him.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Built by Blueprint Construction with structural engineering by Design Point, the East River Residence demonstrates that conquering challenging terrain sometimes means floating above it.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conquering
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Stepping off the airliner was not a victorious soccer team, however, but rather the man who has become an emblem of what critics say are America’s strict anti-immigration policies colliding with the world’s biggest sporting event.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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And in a strange way, Brazil’s early elimination from that tournament 44 years ago has only added to their enduring appeal — with the team more fondly remembered than the country’s victorious sides in 1994 and 2002.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Nearly 17 years after the King of Pop’s death, Michael Jackson is dominating the box office, television ratings and headlines.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Each offers a quieter, more affordable alternative to the destinations dominating most summer itineraries.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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After defeating the Netherlands, Team Algeria returned home for a short break.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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After defeating Chwalinska in straight sets, Andreeva took time at the end of her acceptance speech to speak Russian, seemingly in defiance of the vilification due to her ethnic heritage by the tennis governing bodies and opposing players.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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The game-winning goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Nathan Rogers, who finished the night with a hat trick.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The idea of the song — ‘Jules Rimet still gleaming’ — is looking back at the 1966 World Cup rather than talking about winning the Euros.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Viewers have already seen glimpses of the premiere, which involves Aang and Katara subduing a sea serpent while guiding refugees across a treacherous path.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Officers then shot her with a Taser, subduing her enough to take her into custody, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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One lawmaker Lackey’s unofficial bill title wasn’t lost upon was Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, D-Jefferson Park, a lawmaker who has spoken publicly about overcoming systemic barriers in his own life as a Black man and has centered his political career largely on criminal justice reform.—
Andrew Graham
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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That’s because the Phillies (29-27) stand as a serious threat in the wild-card races, and overcoming the Dodgers in the West race just isn’t realistic.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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But while the Netherlands is alive in the FIFA World Cup, orange will be the prevailing hue at the training facility in Riverside.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Until now, the prevailing logic has been that only supermassive black holes could whip up winds powerful enough to lay waste to the largest galaxies.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
10 June 2026
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Such orders are intended to prevent an individual from subjecting another person to acts of violence, intimidation or harassment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The group spent years subjecting the gastric juice to a special kind of screening process.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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“Conquering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conquering. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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