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
Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The company hopes to catch up with SpaceX, which is currently dominating with its workhorse Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The stars of the game changed by the moment — Anthony Davis dominating the paint early.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Gigi Hadid has the loafers that are dominating office looks right now.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
After dominating the Liga MX campaign, finishing first on the table in the Apertura season by a full seven points with a 13-3-1 record, Cruz Azul is now staring a quarterfinal exit in the face as the club fell 3-0 to Club Tijuana in the first leg of their two-game series.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Running Back Start Bucky Irving @ CAR Since week six, Bucky Irving has been dominating fantasy football, averaging 17 PPG.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The Colorado stars, who could be the top two selections in April, may have those in the bag after dominating in what's likely to be their final game in Boulder.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Trojans showcased physicality in the paint and at the point of attack on the boards, outscoring the Bulldogs 42-4 in the paint and dominating the glass with a 48-20 rebounding advantage.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The company hopes to catch up with SpaceX, which is currently dominating with its workhorse Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The stars of the game changed by the moment — Anthony Davis dominating the paint early.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Gigi Hadid has the loafers that are dominating office looks right now.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
After dominating the Liga MX campaign, finishing first on the table in the Apertura season by a full seven points with a 13-3-1 record, Cruz Azul is now staring a quarterfinal exit in the face as the club fell 3-0 to Club Tijuana in the first leg of their two-game series.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Running Back Start Bucky Irving @ CAR Since week six, Bucky Irving has been dominating fantasy football, averaging 17 PPG.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The Colorado stars, who could be the top two selections in April, may have those in the bag after dominating in what's likely to be their final game in Boulder.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominating
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The conquest of the Americas represented a foundational story for Spain, and Europe more broadly, as the world-dominating forces of the modern era.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
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The island’s bitter legacy of conquest and revolt seems to have stunted its inhabitants’ ability to conceive of a time outside this recurrent cycle.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement While Fox News is more dominant than ever in the ratings, its corporate parent, Fox Corp., also faces uncertainty.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The support of Portman could also prove a liability in a state where populism is dominant.Jeremiah Poff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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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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The shot-stopper was a cornerstone of the all-conquering Manchester United side built by Ferguson.Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, the arrival of AI conquering our personal and professional lives like never before can be overwhelming.Rajal C., Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The craving for power and domination dwarfs all other hormonal gratifications.Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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The case has become emblematic of rape culture and male domination the world over.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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One such name was DeSantis, Trump’s former primary challenger and prominent conservative figure.Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
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With every testimony, Al-Hamada quickly became one of the most prominent advocates for Syrian prisoners held by Assad's regime, at least 157,000 between 2011 and August 2024, including thousands of women and children, according to a report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR).Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Helmed by Roach, Meet the Parents focuses on a nurse (Stiller) having trouble getting accepted by his girlfriend’s overbearing father (De Niro).Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Eau Triple Peruvian Heliotrope also uses tonka bean and violet notes for a hedonistic, velvety spritz that remains subtle on the skin and not overbearing.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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That’s part of the Dune trap — moviegoers for the 1984 version were greeted with a glossary of terminology — but so far, the show doesn’t have the magisterial wonder of the Villeneuve films to give it a boost.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism. 41.Will Leitch, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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