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as in conquers
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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Recent Examples of dominates
The rapid development of AI, which now dominates so much public discussion, will surely be as transformative as the development of the steam engine or electrical power in earlier times.
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Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
High tide gives you the ethereal, hovering-on-water moment that dominates travel feeds.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
They are sweetened with coconut sugar, but the slightly bitter nutty flavor of almonds dominates.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
From our social feeds to professional conversations, AI dominates the space.
—Rochelle Ratkaj, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Currently the small menu in Mirsal Restaurant (the name a blend of sea and salt), where textural art work by Vanessa Barragão dominates the walls, is the same at lunch and dinner.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Each decade seems to have its signature environmental crisis that dominates headlines.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
On pure numbers alone, the Kymco CV3 575i dominates – and not by a small margin.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
The large outdoor kitchen dominates the upper patio area.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
High tide gives you the ethereal, hovering-on-water moment that dominates travel feeds.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
They are sweetened with coconut sugar, but the slightly bitter nutty flavor of almonds dominates.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
From our social feeds to professional conversations, AI dominates the space.
—Rochelle Ratkaj, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
Currently the small menu in Mirsal Restaurant (the name a blend of sea and salt), where textural art work by Vanessa Barragão dominates the walls, is the same at lunch and dinner.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Each decade seems to have its signature environmental crisis that dominates headlines.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
On pure numbers alone, the Kymco CV3 575i dominates – and not by a small margin.
—New Atlas, 11 Apr. 2026
The large outdoor kitchen dominates the upper patio area.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominates
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They're initially separated, because of John's military job that took him away from his family for so long, but their expedition brings them closer again, reminding them that love conquers all – even when you're lost in space.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cruise down Market Street—skimming past buzzing tech hubs—while your autonomous vehicle conquers steep hills and tight turns with uncanny precision.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its Southern-style porch overlooks the ocean as well as the property’s butterfly garden, giving the space an extra boost of romance.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Le Negresco overlooks the Promenade des Anglais, a four-mile stretch from the airport to Old Town along the water, lined with hotels and restaurants and the Casino de Nice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Nov. 2025
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For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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The legislation subjects companies in violation to a civil penalty of up to half a million dollars, and allows victims to seek damages.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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And unfortunately, life has carried on as usual elsewhere in Gilead, which subjects its women to the same degree of brutal, misogynistic repression.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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This proprietary approach overcomes challenges of surface treatment and dispersion associated with the material.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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