as in to subdue
to bring under one's control by force of arms
explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion
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Recent Examples of subjugate
Barry offers audiences entry into a sinister world driven by greed, power and the desire to subjugate others.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Russia launched an all-out attack on Ukraine, for the purpose of ruining and subjugating it.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Feb. 2025
The series is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society in what used to be part of the United States, where women are brutally subjugated.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Reitz lent the university police force to the effort and helped subjugate the rights of Florida’s students and faculty.
—David Niven, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2025
Russia launched an all-out attack on Ukraine, for the purpose of ruining and subjugating it.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 18 Feb. 2025
The series is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society in what used to be part of the United States, where women are brutally subjugated.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025
Reitz lent the university police force to the effort and helped subjugate the rights of Florida’s students and faculty.
—David Niven, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjugate
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Asia-Pacific markets were subdued overnight as a result.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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The two also showed a demonstration of what a K9 takedown looks like, with Humphries acting as a target and K9 Bob subduing him.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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In an age dominated by smartphones, his old devices serve as both nostalgic keepsakes and reminders of a slower, less connected time.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Doubles grew to be dominated by specialists, especially among men.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 Aug. 2025
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Their next goal is conquering the conventional retail space. Jesse & Ben’s fries currently come in Classic Avocado Oil & Sea Salt, Avocado Oil with Rosemary & Garlic, Beef Tallow & Sea Salt, and currently exclusive to Sprouts Farmers Market, Sweet Potato Fries with Beef Tallow.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The network has ordered an 18th season of the competition series that sees contestants working to conquer an intricate obstacle course.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Additional sanctions could subject Robinson to probation, suspension, termination or a host of possible penalties related to promotions, tenure or salary, according to IU code.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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Having to subject yourself to a room that’s hot as hell could deter you from taking a class altogether—leading you to miss out on all the benefits of exercise that are just as abundant in mild temps.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
8 Aug. 2025
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Kinloch closely defeated former THAW CEO Saunteel Jenkins in the city's Aug. 5 primary to advance in the race, according to unofficial vote results on the city's website.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Minutemen lost to East Carolina in the 1964 Tangerine Bowl in Orlando and defeated UC-Davis in the 1972 Boardwalk Bowl in Atlantic City.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Subjugate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjugate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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