dominate
verb
dom·i·nate
ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt 
dominated; dominating
2
: to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on
the ambition that has dominated his life
3
: to overlook from a superior elevation or command because of superior height or position
a hill that dominates the town
4
a
: to be predominant in
sugar maples dominate the forest
b
: to have a commanding or preeminent place or position in
name brands dominate the market
1
: to have or exert mastery, control, or preeminence
his desire to dominate
a dominating factor in industrial growth
2
: to occupy a more elevated or superior position
Examples of dominate in a Sentence
One company has dominated the market for years.
He dominated her life for many years.
His work dominated the art scene last year.
Our team dominated throughout the game.
Our team dominated play throughout the game.
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China is currently dominating the open-source AI space, according to Andreessen Horowitz’s Anjney Midha.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Trump is expected to meet Xi on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, where trade is expected to dominate their agenda but security issues including the South China Sea and the de facto independent island of Taiwan are also likely to be raised.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Five Families — who have historically dominated organized crime — backed Stanfa, an old-school mob figure, while a younger faction rallied behind Merlino, who was known for his flashier, more modern approach to mob life.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Florida dominated Vegas in shot attempts (70-49), scoring chances (45-18) and high-danger chances (19-7) on their way to their first shutout victory of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Trump is expected to meet Xi on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, where trade is expected to dominate their agenda but security issues including the South China Sea and the de facto independent island of Taiwan are also likely to be raised.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The Five Families — who have historically dominated organized crime — backed Stanfa, an old-school mob figure, while a younger faction rallied behind Merlino, who was known for his flashier, more modern approach to mob life.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Florida dominated Vegas in shot attempts (70-49), scoring chances (45-18) and high-danger chances (19-7) on their way to their first shutout victory of the season.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Dominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dominate. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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dominate
verb
dom·i·nate
ˈdäm-ə-ˌnāt
dominated; dominating
1
: to have a commanding position or controlling power over
2
: to seem to command by rising high above
a volcano dominates the island
Etymology
derived from Latin dominari "to rule, govern, control," from dominus "master, owner" — related to condominium, dame, domain, dominion, don entry 2
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