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as in conquered
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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as in overlooked
to look down on
the ruined fortress dominates the town
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Recent Examples of dominated
Another, from 2009, is dominated by the profile of what appears to be a guard dog gripping a black hunk of something unidentifiable.
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Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Until now, scientists believed those oceans were dominated almost entirely by vertebrate predators — fish, reptiles and eventually marine mammals.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
As recently as 2022, Western companies dominated the car market in the world’s second largest economy, said Farley.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Not long ago, China was dominated by Western OEMs.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The Late Cretaceous was the final epoch of the Mesozoic Era, which was dominated by the dinosaurs, including tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The evolutionary arms race A highly intelligent, 19-meter-long cephalopod actively hunting and crushing prey suggests that the Cretaceous evolutionary arms race wasn’t entirely dominated by vertebrates.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
And although the brain learns in various ways, one particular idea has dominated for more than 70 years.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Crosby's dominance over Flyers Sidney Crosby has dominated the Flyers, regardless of season.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Until now, scientists believed those oceans were dominated almost entirely by vertebrate predators — fish, reptiles and eventually marine mammals.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
As recently as 2022, Western companies dominated the car market in the world’s second largest economy, said Farley.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Not long ago, China was dominated by Western OEMs.
—Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026
The Late Cretaceous was the final epoch of the Mesozoic Era, which was dominated by the dinosaurs, including tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The evolutionary arms race A highly intelligent, 19-meter-long cephalopod actively hunting and crushing prey suggests that the Cretaceous evolutionary arms race wasn’t entirely dominated by vertebrates.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
And although the brain learns in various ways, one particular idea has dominated for more than 70 years.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Crosby's dominance over Flyers Sidney Crosby has dominated the Flyers, regardless of season.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominated
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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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When cleaning the bathroom, the shower curtain liner sometimes gets overlooked.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to that outlet, the agreement was overlooked until after Michael was in production.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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How the suspect was subdued The shooting incident took place near the main magnetometer screening area at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, according to the Secret Service.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The tone of both parties was subdued.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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The government lawyers characterized William’s order as an overreach that subjected the state to federal law.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kylie Jenner is named in a new lawsuit from her former live-in housekeeper, who claims other staffers at the reality star’s home subjected her to religious and racial discrimination, as well as bullying, and that Jenner failed to act in her defense.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Atletico earned a spot in the final four courtesy of a quarter-final victory against Spanish rivals Barcelona, while Arsenal defeated Portuguese side Sporting CP.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Huarte defeated Woodbridge senior Brady Tallakson 7-6 (3), 6-1 in the CIF boys final at Libbey Park to capture the title one year after falling in the championship match.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Dominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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