as in conquers
to bring under one's control by force of arms
explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion
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dominates
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Tate McRae dominates this frame, claiming four of the six debuts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025 -
In the winter, skiing – both Nordic and Alpine – dominates.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Subjugates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjugates. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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