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as in conquers
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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Recent Examples of dominates
Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The Grove now dominates the corner of Ogden and 3rd where the blast occurred, but Ross Dress for Less is still there.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Vinces-Cobena was shot next to a chain-link fence abutting a factory that dominates one side of the block.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Some experts also expressed national security concerns about EVs because China dominates significant parts of the EV supply chain.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Some experts also expressed national security concerns with EVs because China dominates significant parts of the EV supply chain.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
When global oil prices rise while supply becomes uncertain, producers typically respond by accelerating offshore development and long-cycle projects exactly the areas where SLB dominates.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The #WorldBaseballClassic on FOX is a hit as Team USA dominates in its first two outings of the tournament!
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
For decades, America ceded this control, a strategic blunder that left our security perilously dependent on China, which now dominates over 80% of the global supply chain.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The Grove now dominates the corner of Ogden and 3rd where the blast occurred, but Ross Dress for Less is still there.
—Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Vinces-Cobena was shot next to a chain-link fence abutting a factory that dominates one side of the block.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Some experts also expressed national security concerns about EVs because China dominates significant parts of the EV supply chain.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Some experts also expressed national security concerns with EVs because China dominates significant parts of the EV supply chain.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
When global oil prices rise while supply becomes uncertain, producers typically respond by accelerating offshore development and long-cycle projects exactly the areas where SLB dominates.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
The #WorldBaseballClassic on FOX is a hit as Team USA dominates in its first two outings of the tournament!
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
For decades, America ceded this control, a strategic blunder that left our security perilously dependent on China, which now dominates over 80% of the global supply chain.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominates
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They're initially separated, because of John's military job that took him away from his family for so long, but their expedition brings them closer again, reminding them that love conquers all – even when you're lost in space.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cruise down Market Street—skimming past buzzing tech hubs—while your autonomous vehicle conquers steep hills and tight turns with uncanny precision.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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History often overlooks women—especially in an industry like the outdoors, which was dominated by men for so long.—
Abigail Wise,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
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Asset protection that focuses only on jurisdiction overlooks the economics of dispute.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Nov. 2025
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For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hjorth, a devoted reader of Kierkegaard, subjects the mothers in her novels to a special kind of moral scrutiny.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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His case also lays bare a US immigration system that routinely subjects migrants to prolonged detention under harsh conditions – one that human rights organizations say overwhelmingly ensnares Black and brown people far from the public spotlight.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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LithSonic overcomes this challenge by using supersonic flow, similar to the conditions inside a rocket engine, to achieve ultra-rapid cooling through a process known as shock quenching.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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After a sluggish start, Texas overcomes a 14-point deficit to tie the game before OU's Xzayvier Brown hits a 3-pointer to give his team the halftime lead.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Dominates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominates. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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