as in domination
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
the conquest of much of North and South America by the Spanish during the 16th century
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Recent Examples of conquest
According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO is also developing the story of Aegon’s conquest of Westeros as a potential drama series.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
In recent years, especially, he’s been recognized as a primary example of Western Europe’s conquest of the New World, its resources and its native peoples.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The Eagles came up short in their last conquest for a state title in 2025, falling to Liberty Hill.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
In recent years, especially, he’s been recognized as a primary example of Western Europe’s conquest of the New World, its resources and its native peoples.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The Eagles came up short in their last conquest for a state title in 2025, falling to Liberty Hill.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conquest
Noun
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Many observers were taken aback by his haughty tone, hypermasculine preoccupation with domination, giddiness about violence and casual attitude toward death.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then for the first time in a real race, rocket starts by Charles Leclerc, who went from fourth to first by Turn 1, and Lewis Hamilton from down in seventh, teased a potential fight that would disrupt the Mercedes domination narrative.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The game was scoreless after the first half despite the United States dominating possession by nearly 70%.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Even with the Haaland situation dominating headlines, there are clear midfield priorities heading into the next gameweek.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many slaves, Murray noted, internalized this ideal of American freedom despite their own subjugation.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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After weeks of subjugation at Linda's hands, Bradley discovers that his fiancée and her boat guide had come to the island to rescue them—but Linda killed the pair to avoid returning to the real world.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Conquest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conquest. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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