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as in conquered
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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as in overlooked
to look down on
the ruined fortress dominates the town
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Recent Examples of dominated
In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The front end features a more upright stance dominated by the illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille, while new 'double-X' daytime running lights give the SUV a distinctive lighting signature.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The siblings dominated the sport for decades and fans will once again flock to SW19 to see the two living legends in action.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Heck, the Americans dominated in a 4-1 rout of Paraguay, the team that just eliminated Germany.
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Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Phillies starter Zack Wheeler dominated — with help from center fielder Derek Hill, whose jaw-dropping catch robbed Juan Soto of a home run — to spoil interim manager Andy Green’s in-dugout Mets debut.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Everything about this verdant, bucolic space is antithetical to the fog, fire, and wide-open, sprawling moors that have so far dominated the movie.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Having dominated most of his players in table tennis over the years, Gadowsky is still stung after meeting his match.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Highlight reels are dominated by exceptional athletes doing exceptional things.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The front end features a more upright stance dominated by the illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille, while new 'double-X' daytime running lights give the SUV a distinctive lighting signature.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The siblings dominated the sport for decades and fans will once again flock to SW19 to see the two living legends in action.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Heck, the Americans dominated in a 4-1 rout of Paraguay, the team that just eliminated Germany.
—
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Phillies starter Zack Wheeler dominated — with help from center fielder Derek Hill, whose jaw-dropping catch robbed Juan Soto of a home run — to spoil interim manager Andy Green’s in-dugout Mets debut.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Everything about this verdant, bucolic space is antithetical to the fog, fire, and wide-open, sprawling moors that have so far dominated the movie.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Having dominated most of his players in table tennis over the years, Gadowsky is still stung after meeting his match.
—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominated
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The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
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But Alexca, a bubbly toddler who giggles and runs about, has conquered her grandmother’s heart.
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From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked.
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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
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Other monkeys, including some of the larger and more dominant macaques, had to be subdued with tranquilizer darts before they could be captured.
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Upon their return, most ended up in countries that were invaded and subdued by the German army.
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To address these concerns, Orange House has subjected its detergent to rigorous safety evaluation.
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For an entire weekend, these architects lived and hung out together while scientists subjected them to a litany of personality tests.
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Earlier in the episode, when Daemon and the Rivermen defeated the Lannisters, Ser Simon rewarded them with wine from the cellars.
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Against the odds, our founders defeated a monarchy and created what would become the richest, freest, and most powerful country the world has ever seen.
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“Dominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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