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to take control of and assert authority over
—usually used as (be) enslaved
Her ancestors were enslaved during the war.
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Recent Examples of enslaved
Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Passover, which begins on Saturday at sunset, commemorates the escape of the enslaved Jews of Egypt to Mount Sinai.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Troy McMullen, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The Rinds themselves enslaved a man named Dick, who appeared in the inventory of William’s estate; evidence suggests that Dick was an active employee of the press, thus making an essential contribution to the development of the newspaper.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
And while there is no archeological evidence to support a massive revolt of enslaved people in Egypt, the 10 plagues or an entire nation wandering in the Sinai Peninsula for 40 years, Jews all over the world will commemorate the Exodus from Egypt.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Passover, which begins on Saturday at sunset, commemorates the escape of the enslaved Jews of Egypt to Mount Sinai.
—Sam Sifton, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
At a time when most African Americans were still enslaved on farms and plantations in the Antebellum South, Poynor was a prolific furniture maker who was admired by white society for his skills as a craftsman.
—Troy McMullen, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The Rinds themselves enslaved a man named Dick, who appeared in the inventory of William’s estate; evidence suggests that Dick was an active employee of the press, thus making an essential contribution to the development of the newspaper.
—Alexandra Cox, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enslaved
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Among her ancestors: John Howland, who arrived as an indentured servant; Elizabeth Tilley, who was a passenger along with her parents and married Howland three years after arriving; and Richard Warren, who helped explore Cape Cod to find areas to settle.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Nov. 2024
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The young man probably arrived from England in the 1630s as a cabin boy or an indentured servant.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2023
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O'Reilly said that the police department reduced the number of abuse complaints and use of Taser, which had been leading to costly lawsuits.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Detroit Free Press,
3 Jan. 2025
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The final amount could be affected by two factors — the number of claims and how much of the settlement fund is reduced to cover legal fees and costs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Now he’s become a devoted pupil of Spagnuolo, adopting the old-school practice of writing down notes in a bound notebook during the defense’s initial virtual meetings this week.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Decoupling Economies Disconnecting markets as a result of a trade war can also remove an obstacle to conflict, in that closely bound economies may be less likely to go to war because of the risk of damage that either would face.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The ship could be a ferry, a tug, or other coastal vessel traveling within a very confined area.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2017
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And a subway car is a confined space where there may be no easy way to escape danger.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In the final episode, Lejla was drugged and taken to the very same glass dome where Alicia was being held captive.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Some 251 people were taken captive by Hamas during its October 2023 attack on southern Israel, which killed around 1,200 people, according to Israeli officials.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Back in 2012, the two starred in The Paperboy, in which Efron’s wide-eyed character falls for an older woman (Kidman) who is in love with an incarcerated murderer.—
Andrea Mandell,
Peoplemag,
27 June 2024
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Investigators later said the driver was unaware of the scam call that Brock had received with threats and demands for money, citing an incarcerated relative.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
20 Apr. 2024
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Their goggles are already thrashed, and a solid pair of gogs like these Smith Squad Mags will be a major come-up for their winter kit.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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The highest point spread of the NFL season came to fruition on Sunday as the Baltimore Ravens thrashed the New York Giants, 35-14, with Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdown passes to lead the way for the flock.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Enslaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enslaved. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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