as in victorious
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1
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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2
as in defeating
to achieve a victory over
love conquers all, or so romance novels would have us believe
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3
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
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Built by Blueprint Construction with structural engineering by Design Point, the East River Residence demonstrates that conquering challenging terrain sometimes means floating above it.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
One after another, the avatars of Democratic success in Georgia took the stage Saturday and were greeted like conquering heroes by hundreds of party faithful at the annual Carter-Lewis gala.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Although Beijing has numerous options for conquering Taiwan, the most appealing for the Chinese military would begin with a partial blockade of the island, much like the one Iran imposed on the strait.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Basically, look for a design that looks like as though was made for walking in the Mediterranean, but also for conquering the city streets.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
After conquering the internet underground, perhaps Yeat believes that stadium status is all that’s left.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
Maybe Willis takes his lumps and comes out better for conquering the adversity.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Vin Baker did not want to return a conquering University of Hartford hero just yet.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
For a successful but not world-conquering rapper like Rashad, making a living relies on making sure that fans continue to feel connected to him.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
Built by Blueprint Construction with structural engineering by Design Point, the East River Residence demonstrates that conquering challenging terrain sometimes means floating above it.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
One after another, the avatars of Democratic success in Georgia took the stage Saturday and were greeted like conquering heroes by hundreds of party faithful at the annual Carter-Lewis gala.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Although Beijing has numerous options for conquering Taiwan, the most appealing for the Chinese military would begin with a partial blockade of the island, much like the one Iran imposed on the strait.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Basically, look for a design that looks like as though was made for walking in the Mediterranean, but also for conquering the city streets.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
After conquering the internet underground, perhaps Yeat believes that stadium status is all that’s left.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
Maybe Willis takes his lumps and comes out better for conquering the adversity.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Vin Baker did not want to return a conquering University of Hartford hero just yet.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conquering
Adjective
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The French team won their second meeting in 2022 before Barcelona got the better of them two years later in what is currently their most recent victorious campaign.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Yet people who casually imagine themselves clocking the president and walking away victorious are clearly not experiencing themselves as helpless.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The fourteenth installment of the Disruptor 50 showcases the trends that are dominating the market and the increasing focus on AI across the economy.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The goal is to really get to know these voters and how the issues dominating the national political conversation are playing out in their daily lives.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has not endorsed a candidate, raising the likelihood of a June 16 runoff that would burn more time and money before the party can focus on defeating Ossoff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Darby Allin defended his AEW World Championship twice in one week, defeating Konosuke Takeshita and Sammy Guevara.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The Emmy Award-winning Susan, 52, has produced dozens of Hollywood series and movies, including some starring her Oscar-winning husband.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Officers then shot her with a Taser, subduing her enough to take her into custody, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Trump thought the Secret Service did an excellent job subduing the gunman but the White House is reviewing security for major events for the country's 250th anniversary.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Louisiana native told me that overcoming his native cuisine was half the battle in that redshirt year.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The biggest obstacle was overcoming low expectations.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The prevailing thought is that White is referencing billionaire venture capitalist Joe Lacob, and his wife, Nicole Curran.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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This made the proceedings of the meeting— a discussion of financial crisis in the midst of extended financial stability— a vivid illustration of the tensions inherent in prevailing views about money.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Last week, a judge approved a $50 million settlement in a 2022 lawsuit accusing Google of paying Black workers lower wages, denying them advancement opportunities and subjecting them to a hostile work environment.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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Marable said no one is happy about subjecting children to more testing.—
Bri Hatch,
Chalkbeat,
11 May 2026
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“Conquering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conquering. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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