subduer

as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent the game's subduers went out for burgers and shakes to celebrate their win over the former state champions

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Noun
  • Fans voted on the winners, which will be announced May 26 from the show at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and hosted by Jennifer Lopez.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 27 May 2025
  • Rework, refine and resurface your existing winners instead of drowning your site in constant newness.
    Roi Sorezki, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • The land fell to the Mongols in an era that would later be named the Yuan Dynasty, and the conquerors established centralized bureaucracy, trade, taxation and a capital.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Mongol Empire was led by Genghis Khan, a conqueror who united the Mongolian tribes across Asia.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • During Sunday's live finale, three contestants took the stage to deliver their final performances of the season — and make their last bid to be crowned the victor of season 23.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 May 2025
  • Lisa Wins, But Sincerity Takes the Crown When the eyeliner dries and the laughter subsides, Lisa Gilroy emerges as the episode’s victor.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 May 2025
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“Subduer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subduer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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