as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
the fitted cap is too small for my large dome
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Recent Examples of domes
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The heat domes tend to form where the jet stream turns northward, moving up and over the dome itself and leading to strong flows of hot air from the south to the north near the Earth’s surface.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Such domes can usually last for days or weeks and usually affect large areas.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
29 June 2026
Accessed via Highway 120 (a stretch called Tioga Pass that closes seasonally due to snow), the eastern portion of the park is consistently less crowded, though still home to grand granite domes and idyllic alpine lakes.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Filling a National Battle Depot with spare parts (or even spare modules--like a few spare bows or bow domes for Virginia Class submarines) will force the PAEs to really exercise their new authorities.
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Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.
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CBS News,
15 June 2026
Accommodations along the way include geodesic domes, and evenings offer plenty of stargazing opportunities.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The heat domes tend to form where the jet stream turns northward, moving up and over the dome itself and leading to strong flows of hot air from the south to the north near the Earth’s surface.
—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Such domes can usually last for days or weeks and usually affect large areas.
—
Chad De Guzman,
Time,
29 June 2026
Accessed via Highway 120 (a stretch called Tioga Pass that closes seasonally due to snow), the eastern portion of the park is consistently less crowded, though still home to grand granite domes and idyllic alpine lakes.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Filling a National Battle Depot with spare parts (or even spare modules--like a few spare bows or bow domes for Virginia Class submarines) will force the PAEs to really exercise their new authorities.
—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a monastery with emblematic golden domes, is venerated by both the Russian and Ukrainian wings of the Orthodox Church as one of their most important spiritual centers.
—
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Accommodations along the way include geodesic domes, and evenings offer plenty of stargazing opportunities.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domes
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One couple slept on the grass with umbrellas over their heads and just two thin blankets for cover on what turned out to be a cooler night than expected following a London heatwave where temperatures soared to 95 degrees.
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Despite the lack of goals, the game was exciting with end-to-end runs and missed chances that left fans of both teams groaning and burying their heads in their hands.
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By the time a child reaches 18, and the account becomes theirs to manage, Morningstar projects a child could reach more than $50,000 at that level.
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The same report projects a churning labor market, with the WEF estimating a net 78 million new jobs by 2030 once creation and displacement are netted out, with enough roles based on human taste and judgment to more than replace those lost to AI.
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An additional 29 canine skulls, hundreds of bones, and 91 microchips were recovered from the scene, Honsal said during the June 29 news conference.
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There’s a bug-eyed rabbit, a blue donkey and several variations of what appear to be skulls.
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.
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Port Townsend The breathtaking views and opportunities to see local wildlife like orcas are reason enough to visit Port Townsend, which juts out into the whale-rich waters of the Puget Sound, with jagged mountains slicing the horizon.
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Things To Do Go To Bayfront Park Take a morning bike ride or stroll along Bayfront Park, which juts out towards the water and borders a marina of yachts and power boats.
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Yet amid the devastation, what stands out is the determination of ordinary Venezuelans.
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This leather style stands out with its low profile and minimalist design.
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Cut with a curved outer seam that balloons slightly through the thigh before tapering at the ankle, the shape is all about creating volume.
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The mid-rise jeans have an exaggerated barrel silhouette that balloons out at the knee and tapers into a wide-leg fit at the ankle.
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Black smoke billows from the area of the Gazprom Neftâs Moscow oil refinery on the outskirts of Moscow on June 18 following what Moscow's mayor described as a large-scale drone attack by Ukraine.
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Fake smoke billows from the chimneys and the windows are filled with moving models of the colorful creatures from the films.
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“Domes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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