as in to annihilate
to take control of and assert authority over
—usually used as (be) enslaved
Her ancestors were enslaved during the war.
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Recent Examples of enslave
The term is a reference to a promise made to formerly enslaved Black Americans that was revoked after the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln's assassination, according to NPR.
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Millions of Native people were enslaved in the Americas.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
If the Lyles family’s experiences mirrored those of others captured by Rebel raiders, they were probably sold first in the Shenandoah Valley, possibly to a Virginian claiming to have once enslaved them.
—Robert Colby, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Mahler-Werfel was described as an incorrigible antisemite who enslaved Jewish men and drove them to early graves.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Millions of Native people were enslaved in the Americas.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
If the Lyles family’s experiences mirrored those of others captured by Rebel raiders, they were probably sold first in the Shenandoah Valley, possibly to a Virginian claiming to have once enslaved them.
—Robert Colby, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
Mahler-Werfel was described as an incorrigible antisemite who enslaved Jewish men and drove them to early graves.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enslave
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With all of this being said, Teyana annihilated the other looks that were at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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If not for Hunt, we’d have been annihilated on the glass.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2025
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The venue renovations have significantly increased hospitality and premium offerings with new pubs, clubs, restaurants and seating, while reducing the number of suites from 70 to 40.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Or has your life together reduced him to, as in your letter, a list of maddening attributes?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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This Netflix documentary follows three young Brooklyn sisters who join a community track team and, through their dedication to running (and with the support of their team), strive to overcome homelessness, family trauma, and financial struggles.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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With all the hurdles Seavey has overcome as an artist, he’s not only been determined to solidify his spot in the industry as a solo artist, but to also make his mark.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals in Tuesday's exhibition in Palm Beach, Florida.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the bantamweight main event, Song Yadong defeated former two-division champion Henry Cejudo via technical decision after an eye poke left Cejudo unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Those who get to the AI pot of gold first will then become geo-political superpowers; we will be subjugated to their whims.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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This despite the fact that Russia has invaded and brutalized a neighbor — committing mass murder, mass torture, mass rape, mass kidnapping — in an effort to subjugate the nation.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
18 Feb. 2025
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Aretha started singing some deep gospel licks that — especially when heard up close — were powerful and dramatic.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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The video was followed by a black-and-white photo of Hobbs licking the Moana star's face and a clip of him playfully biting his hand.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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And being choked at the age of 80 while your face is being smashed into the ground?—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Her shop’s front glass door was smashed and her point of sale system, electronics and some merchandise were taken.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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Add the egg whites: In the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form, 4-5 minutes.—
Peter Burke,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The wind up here had whipped the snow into a sharp rib that came to a point on Denali’s Archdeacon’s Tower.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Enslave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enslave. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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