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as in overcomes
to achieve a victory over
subdued her fear of the dark by joining a club for spelunkers
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as in conquers
to bring under one's control by force of arms
subdued the rebels and sent their leaders to the gallows
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as in suppresses
to put a stop to (something) by the use of force
labored through the night to subdue the river's rising waters by building a wall of sandbags around their property
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Recent Examples of subdues
Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
However, a strong fusion of tonka wood and sage subdues the sweet sensation, making the fragrance genderless.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
However, a strong fusion of tonka wood and sage subdues the sweet sensation, making the fragrance genderless.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subdues
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This proprietary approach overcomes challenges of surface treatment and dispersion associated with the material.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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They're initially separated, because of John's military job that took him away from his family for so long, but their expedition brings them closer again, reminding them that love conquers all – even when you're lost in space.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cruise down Market Street—skimming past buzzing tech hubs—while your autonomous vehicle conquers steep hills and tight turns with uncanny precision.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Mulch helps soil retain moisture, suppresses weed growth, and protects roots from temperature fluctuations.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mulch helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil temperature, says Putnam.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Over-spraying leads to streaks, which defeats the entire purpose.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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On the back of four Premier League defeats in a row and a squad pockmarked by injuries, some kind of change was required.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The low-altitude dilemma China dominates the global drone industry, with DJI alone commanding about 70% of the worldwide market last year, according to data from commercial data company Research and Markets.—
Todd Symons,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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China dominates a large trade imbalance with Africa China hailed its tariff-free deal as promoting common development, but there is a large trade imbalance between it and Africa, while African nations owe Beijing billions in debt repayments.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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One way Recover quells concerns is through proof-of-concept collections with supply chain partners.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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While the presumption was always that Messi would renew with the Herons, the news quells any lingering anxiety.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Levy masters one hilarious perplexed comedic reaction after another as Nicky, a closeted pastor with a zany, highly dysfunctional family.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The future belongs to the developer who masters the ability to break down human expertise into reusable agent skills.—
Mohith Shrivastava,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Demand is highest when the weather is at its worst, which subjects you to freezing temperatures and rotten road conditions.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The legislation subjects companies in violation to a civil penalty of up to half a million dollars, and allows victims to seek damages.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Subdues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subdues. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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