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as in to subdue
to bring under one's control by force of arms
The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region.
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Recent Examples of dominate
In early 2024, one story dominated the news agenda in Spain.
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Óscar Martínez, The Dial, 30 Apr. 2026
His teams didn’t dominate anything, but Simmons defined his position.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The Pistons dominated the glass, outrebounding the Magic 49-33.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
But the debate and the questions were dominated by the war in Iran.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Óscar Martínez, The Dial, 30 Apr. 2026
His teams didn’t dominate anything, but Simmons defined his position.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The Pistons dominated the glass, outrebounding the Magic 49-33.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
But the debate and the questions were dominated by the war in Iran.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominate
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Two sources described the evening to Variety as subdued.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both would like to subdue Hezbollah and transform it into a relatively normal Lebanese political party.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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It shouldn’t be overlooked that the Spurs were able to win a playoff game on the road without their franchise cornerstone.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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During the journey, visitors can stop at 12 different points of interest and overlooks that showcase the area’s diverse scenery.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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With over 40 years of experience and a heritage rooted in the prestigious Valmont Clinic on the Swiss Riviera, the brand has conquered the world of skincare, combining advanced science, the purest natural ingredients from the Alps, and an unmistakable artistic sensibility.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Admittedly, the company conquered the market in large part by achieving a dramatic reduction in launch costs.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach fronts both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, providing a variety of experiences for family beach vacations (even in the cooler fall months).—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The draft room will be fronted by executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden on Saturday.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Demand is highest when the weather is at its worst, which subjects you to freezing temperatures and rotten road conditions.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, balls and strikes can now be challenged, subjecting the fundamental building block of the game to review.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, Michigan defeated UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In large part because the only feeling more satisfying than defeating your enemies is that of defeating your friends.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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How Disney’s founder, namesake, and first CEO overcame the crisis of his day may give D’Amaro a blueprint for his.—
Roland Betancourt,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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But even more inspiring was their determination to overcome enormous losses and difficulties to try to make new lives for themselves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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