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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Recent Examples of subjugates
Its founder, Ayatollah Khomeini, established a religious dictatorship that subjugates the Iranian people under sharia law, while zealously exporting its dogma by force.
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Elan Journo, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Roberts performs as Yale philosophy Professor Alma, the self-righteousness that dazzles in her eyes subjugates Edebiri as Maggie, her self-effacing star pupil.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Elan Journo, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Roberts performs as Yale philosophy Professor Alma, the self-righteousness that dazzles in her eyes subjugates Edebiri as Maggie, her self-effacing star pupil.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjugates
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Drake Nearly Sweeps the Top 10 Drake nearly conquers the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, but once again, he is stopped from filling spaces one through 10.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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Elon Musk's company already dominates the global launch market, lofting 85% of all the satellites that went up in 2025.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
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In an age where email dominates, a paper and pen were the cure for two lonely souls famished from yearning.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Nov. 2025
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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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Danny Harris defeats Edwin Moses in the 400 hurdles at a meet in Madrid, ending the longest winning streak in track and field.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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But when a brutish — and handsome — newcomer named Sir Tristam defeats Sir Palomides in a tournament, Princess Isode finds her plans thwarted.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Subjugates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjugates. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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