tyrannizing

verb

Definition of tyrannizingnext
present participle of tyrannize
as in oppressing

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  1. dominating
  2. regulating
  3. mastering
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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
Definition of dominating
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  • As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This pathway is involved in regulating cellular processes related to growth, metabolism, and aging.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of regulating
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  • Researchers found in preliminary results that AI was still far from mastering the game.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • After mastering street skating in Brazil’s local circuits, Bufoni became a six-time X Games Gold Medalist, a Street League Skateboarding (SLS) Super Crown Champion, and an Olympian for Brazil.
    Andy Frye, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of mastering
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