as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
the gradual dominating of Europe by a few ruling families
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as in domineering
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as in conquering
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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as in overlooking
to look down on
the ruined fortress dominates the town
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Recent Examples of dominating
Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
With new brands emerging daily, celebrity endorsements dominating the narrative, and marketing claims becoming increasingly hyperbolic, standing out as a true industry leader requires more than innovative packaging or a catchy tagline.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The otherworldly neophyte never shied away from dominating the game, knocking down 16-of-31 field goals, including 6-of-16 shooting from downtown.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Cowan looks to be the go-to player for Canada in this tournament after dominating the OHL over the past 18 months.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The companies that master competitive intelligence—the art of knowing what your competitors are doing and doing it better—are the ones that end up dominating their markets.
—Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Marvel Cinematic Universe may have been dominating box offices, but the Marvel Television slate is amping up with seven new series set to debut between now and December 2025.
—Billie Melissa, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
And James controlled the game without dominating the flow of it.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
After years of dominating the rivalry and the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy – Navy won the CIC 10 times between 2003 and 2015 – the Midshipmen are five years removed from their last triumph.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Blending fiddle with a stomp-clap sing-along and a familiar hip-hop melody, the song etched a spot in music history this year by dominating charts and scoring near-countless streams.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
With new brands emerging daily, celebrity endorsements dominating the narrative, and marketing claims becoming increasingly hyperbolic, standing out as a true industry leader requires more than innovative packaging or a catchy tagline.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The otherworldly neophyte never shied away from dominating the game, knocking down 16-of-31 field goals, including 6-of-16 shooting from downtown.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Cowan looks to be the go-to player for Canada in this tournament after dominating the OHL over the past 18 months.
—The Athletic Nhl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The companies that master competitive intelligence—the art of knowing what your competitors are doing and doing it better—are the ones that end up dominating their markets.
—Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Marvel Cinematic Universe may have been dominating box offices, but the Marvel Television slate is amping up with seven new series set to debut between now and December 2025.
—Billie Melissa, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
And James controlled the game without dominating the flow of it.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
After years of dominating the rivalry and the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy – Navy won the CIC 10 times between 2003 and 2015 – the Midshipmen are five years removed from their last triumph.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominating
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Today, this citadel in the clouds faces a different kind of conquest: nearly a million people each year are treading sacred ground at this New Wonder of the World.Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, through the conquest of acquisition, Xbox will begin to close the distance.Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The letter drew direct parallels between Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and the rapid development of machinery, suggesting that machines could evolve consciousness and eventually supplant humans as Earth's dominant species.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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During the 1950s, the Lions were dominant, winning three league titles prior to the Super Bowl era.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Attitude Era succeeded on the backs of all-time greats Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, with Vince McMahon a domineering force both behind the scenes and on camera.Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 You might currently be motivated to stand your ground against a domineering authority figure.Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Is there not a single executive somewhere at Netflix to greenlight a fresh retelling of the core Hanukkah story of pride, miracles, and determined guerilla warfare against a conquering despot?Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Then English speakers began conquering Celtic, Native American, African, Australian and other peoples, pressuring or forcing them to give up their languages.Ross Perlin, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
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Michigan’s domination started at tipoff, the 7-foot-1 Goldin easily beating Bilodeau for the jump ball and drawing a foul on his Bruins counterpart only 47 seconds into the game.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, this doesn’t mean to abandon deliberate strategy, but rather take a mindset of curiosity and openness rather than control and domination.Karl Moore, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In office, Voinovich corresponded frequently with the state’s most prominent bishops, in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.Alec MacGillis, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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China remains the most prominent long-term threat to U.S. hegemony abroad, the president told the audience — a point of agreement with many in Trump’s circle.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
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The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Still, despite being overbearing and smothering, McDonald never allows the character to become wholly villainous.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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Like so much of the imagery of Ripley, this valley cupped along the Amalfi Coast appears magisterial and cold.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
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As of this writing, two months past Robert Caro’s 88th birthday, the fifth and concluding volume of this magisterial, utterly necessary biography is still unpublished.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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