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subduing

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adjective

subduing

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verb

present participle of subdue
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for subduing
Noun
  • This makes direct conquest an irrational, even suicidal strategy rather than a calculated political maneuver.
    Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025
  • In Asia, too, the field was wide open, and the Japanese militarists began their conquest of East Asia.
    Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Mineral formulas also tend to be fragrance-free, noncomedogenic, and noninflammatory, says Dr. Engelman.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Burgum, 67 years old and known for a casual style and noninflammatory rhetoric, was never a significant presence in the race.
    John McCormick, WSJ, 5 Dec. 2023
Adjective
  • So starts a fascinating look at the process of trying out for the show, which is centered on a harrowing five-minute audition in front of mostly unemotional producers.
    Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Momeni appeared unemotional as the verdict was read, as did his lead attorney, who joined the hearing via Zoom, the station reported.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Ice protects fish eggs by suppressing winds and waves that can stir up the sediment, reducing the number of fish that hatch in the spring.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of suppressing your emotions, practice emotional validation—acknowledge and accept your feelings without judgment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Their arrival back on the big stage coincided with the beginning of City’s era of domination in their second year under Pep Guardiola.
    Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Jony and Line compete like gang members for affection and domination against bawdy Jane (Anamaria Vartolomei) and Rudy (Julien Manier), who wield laser swords and decapitate their enemies.
    Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Lancers finished tied for 19th place, an unimpressive showing for a team that featured two 7-footers both committed to college teams currently ranked in the top five in the nation.
    Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Saunders is coming off an unimpressive game statistically in BYU's last outing.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The key to mastering the look, according to A-list manicurist Tinu Bello?
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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