as in slavery
the state of being an enslaved person
a people able at last to throw off the yoke and to embrace freedom
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as in to connect
to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole
yoked several ideas together to come up with a new theory
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Recent Examples of yoke
Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
And the expectation that Iranians, Lebanese, Palestinians, and Yemenis are going to rise up immediately and throw off the yoke of their brutal oppressors seems more like wishful thinking than informed analysis.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
If she is yoked to a player who is both super annoying but also good at finding idols, eventually people are going to start taking shots at her just to weaken him.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
But coming from an unpopular president, praise can be a yoke.
—Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
And the expectation that Iranians, Lebanese, Palestinians, and Yemenis are going to rise up immediately and throw off the yoke of their brutal oppressors seems more like wishful thinking than informed analysis.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Schiff criticized Garvey for voting for Trump three times, including in this year’s primaries, and sought to yoke him to Trump’s most unpopular policy proposals, including mass deportations of people living in the country illegally.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
If she is yoked to a player who is both super annoying but also good at finding idols, eventually people are going to start taking shots at her just to weaken him.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yoke
Noun
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This reflects the legacy of slavery, discrimination and uneven economic development over generations.—
Tom Kemeny,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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The site, which documents the legacy of slavery in America, uses first-person narratives, art, educational exhibits, and interactive media to tell a comprehensive story.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hsu also recommended mindfulness practices like meditation or breathing exercises, which can help reduce stress and improve emotional resilience, as well as staying socially connected with friends, family, and community groups.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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Where dinner parties are for enjoying yourself and connecting with other people, fabulous lunches are for slowing down in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2025
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Her foot literally steps forward atop a broken chain of human bondage.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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His downfall comes only when the titular hero, the Sandman, also known as the Prince of Stories, frees Calliope from bondage.—
Lila Shapiro,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Also, in early December, more than 200 boats strung with colorful Christmas lights float in the water just off Combate Beach, part of the Boquerón National State Forest in Cabo Rojo on the west coast of Puerto Rico.—
Discover Puerto Rico,
AFAR Media,
20 Dec. 2024
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Local villagers responded by stringing nets across the water to prevent further drownings.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In the viral video which reached over 180,000 viewers, Wray reflected on how society disproportionately values coupled individuals—particularly women in heterosexual relationships—over their single counterparts.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Morocco is booming in popularity for American travelers, coupling great food, culture and amazing landscapes with a bevy of new luxury hotels and resorts.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The legislation also removes language authorizing slavery and involuntary servitude as possible criminal punishments.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
1 Jan. 2025
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And taken alongside the failure of Prop. 6, which would have ended involuntary servitude in prisons, Prop. 36 was taken as a signal that Californians attitudes toward crime are changing.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Since taking over the legendary concept store in 2020 from founder Carla Sozzani, Fausti has continued to integrate new names into its product offering, in addition to renovating and revamping the space and staging a rich schedule of events and exhibitions.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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During 2025, cities around the world will continue to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their core functions, from traffic management and crime reduction initiatives to social inequity plans.—
Nick Herbert,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rich in fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and some fish and chicken, the Mediterranean diet has already been linked to a range of health benefits from lower depressive symptoms in young men to improving heart health.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, seismologists have linked an increase in Texan quakes with oil and gas operations, which can affect the stress state of the subsurface.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Yoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yoke. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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