as in predominant
coming before all others in importance
the predominate color in the painting the predominate reason for the change
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Recent Examples of predominate
Governor Earl Peshtigo River, Crivitz: Red, white and jack pines are the predominate evergreens in this forest in Marinette and Oconto counties in northeastern Wisconsin.
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Shifting eyes and passing hands predominate over the streets.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
Even in Chinese fabrication facilities, Western chip design, software, and equipment still predominate.
—Ben Buchanan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2020
Women Inspiring Women Unlike many parts of the world where men predominate among art collectors, India has always had women who lead the way.
—Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Shifting eyes and passing hands predominate over the streets.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
Even in Chinese fabrication facilities, Western chip design, software, and equipment still predominate.
—Ben Buchanan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2020
Women Inspiring Women Unlike many parts of the world where men predominate among art collectors, India has always had women who lead the way.
—Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Right on cue, the predominant storm track across the Pacific Ocean will remain up near the Gulf of Alaska through the middle of January, providing few opportunities for rain to make it as far south as Southern California.Dennis Mersereau, WIRED, 11 Jan. 2025
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Their predominant symptoms were also diarrhea and vomiting, but the causative agent was listed as unknown.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Draisaitl is the only player projected to hit 50 goals this season, with 54, and his main challenger, Kaprizov, is currently on the shelf.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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China has invested heavily in Panama, including in a number of construction deals, and manages two of Panama’s five main ports.Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Think outside the pump Southern California has always been subject to drought and Santa Ana winds, primary factors for today’s fires.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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There are many bedrooms located upstairs, including the spacious primary suite that overlooks the verdant grounds.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
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He is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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William Barr, attorney general during Trump's first term, released a special counsel report examining Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and potential ties to the Trump campaign.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Predominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predominate. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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