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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
El Nino also subdues the hurricane season in the Atlantic because there is so much heat in the Pacific that outcompetes the Atlantic, Berardelli added.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.
—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
ABC News, 8 May 2026
Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.
—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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These families show that love overcomes differences.—
Geoffrey Greif,
Baltimore Sun,
11 June 2026
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As the realization that nothing—or no one—will be enough overcomes the final bridge, a flurry of drums gallop in and the track explodes into fireworks as Rodrigo screams her guts out.—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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Just one week after one powerhouse tied the other, that match has been broken as Swift once again conquers the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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That doesn’t mean robbing Billy of his shot at prying open Homelander’s skull, but with only a symbolic solution to Trump’s authoritarian rise — love conquers all!—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Cardboard suppresses weeds, enriches soil, and is useful for new garden beds as sheet mulching or a base layer.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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There is no reason to think that the money will flow to schools and hospitals or provide any benefit to the Iranian people that the regime still suppresses.—
Daniel B. Shapiro,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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What will most likely play out at Night of Champions is that Rhodes somehow retains his WWE Championship while Uso defeats Femi to win the KOTR, likely due to interference from Brock Lesnar.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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But the governor’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year would limit companies’ ability to claim tax credits, which the entertainment groups argue defeats the purpose of the expansion.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Google, Samsung, and the Android competition are forced to compress their Q3 schedules before rebuilding for the Q4 holiday season, while Apple demands carrier resources and dominates online sentiment.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Determining which effect dominates has proven difficult because both processes involve complex physics that scientists have struggled to model accurately.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 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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Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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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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Instead, the law subjects issuers to the Bank Secrecy Act, enforcing strict anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance programs.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Rather than discarding the residual sludge left behind after conventional anaerobic digestion, the system subjects it to an additional treatment stage known as Advanced Wet Oxidation and Steam Explosion (AWOEx).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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“Subdues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subdues. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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