as in victorious
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as in dominating
to bring under one's control by force of arms
before his final defeat, Napoléon had managed to conquer much of Europe
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as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
love conquers all, or so romance novels would have us believe
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as in winning
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
a coach who demands that his team conquer, whatever the cost
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Recent Examples of conquering
Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Then English speakers began conquering Celtic, Native American, African, Australian and other peoples, pressuring or forcing them to give up their languages.
—Ross Perlin, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
The shot-stopper was a cornerstone of the all-conquering Manchester United side built by Ferguson.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
However, the arrival of AI conquering our personal and professional lives like never before can be overwhelming.
—Rajal C., Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Set on the world of Arst, the forces of Marder are conquering kingdoms without hesitation.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
This is my mom’s story of conquering motherhood.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Determined to Achieve ‘Small Victories’ Determination is a key success factor in conquering goals.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In short vignettes, Zendaya covers all things movement from conquering fear and staying active to how that impacts one’s life.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
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Is there not a single executive somewhere at Netflix to greenlight a fresh retelling of the core Hanukkah story of pride, miracles, and determined guerilla warfare against a conquering despot?
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Then English speakers began conquering Celtic, Native American, African, Australian and other peoples, pressuring or forcing them to give up their languages.
—Ross Perlin, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
The shot-stopper was a cornerstone of the all-conquering Manchester United side built by Ferguson.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
However, the arrival of AI conquering our personal and professional lives like never before can be overwhelming.
—Rajal C., Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Set on the world of Arst, the forces of Marder are conquering kingdoms without hesitation.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
This is my mom’s story of conquering motherhood.
—Nasha Smith, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Determined to Achieve ‘Small Victories’ Determination is a key success factor in conquering goals.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
In short vignettes, Zendaya covers all things movement from conquering fear and staying active to how that impacts one’s life.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conquering
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While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish orchestrated a near 10-minute opening drive that amassed 18 plays and resulted in the game's first touchdown, the Ohio State Buckeyes leaned on blistering offensive efficiency during the 2025 College Football Playoff title game to become victorious.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Israeli forces also remain active inside the Syrian border region as victorious rebels there build a transitional government.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Blending fiddle with a stomp-clap sing-along and a familiar hip-hop melody, the song etched a spot in music history this year by dominating charts and scoring near-countless streams.—
Matthew Leimkuehler,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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With new brands emerging daily, celebrity endorsements dominating the narrative, and marketing claims becoming increasingly hyperbolic, standing out as a true industry leader requires more than innovative packaging or a catchy tagline.—
Lara Devgan,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The two women fought in 2019, with Ribas winning by unanimous decision.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Carter served as president from 1977-81, winning office as an outsider in the wake of the Vietnam War and Watergate.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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The prevailing wisdom in Chicago at the time was the Blackhawks were torn between Byram and center Alex Turcotte.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Maccabees fought for the value of Jewish distinctiveness, the right to live according to commandments that the prevailing Greek authorities viewed as backward.—
Rabbi Leon A. Morris,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
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The future of content creation lies not in choosing between human or artificial intelligence, but in mastering their combination.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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The key to mastering the look, according to A-list manicurist Tinu Bello?—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2024
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As the run progresses, players will earn money by beating rounds (called Blinds) which can be used to purchase Jokers (permanent modifiers and multipliers), Tarot cards (one-time use effects), and Planet cards (poker hand level ups).—
Scott Robertson,
Rolling Stone,
24 Dec. 2024
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With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until combined, about 2 minutes total.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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