dominate
verb
dom·i·nate
ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt 
dominated; dominating
2
: to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on
ambition 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
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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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
While the Cubs dominate, the Bulls have picked their man to lead the front office, the NCAA Tournament is expanding to 76 teams and the NFL schedule release is set for Thursday.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
DeLand junior Peyton McKenzie had a perfect day, making all nine of his attempts to dominate the 238-pound weight class in Thursday’s FHSAA Class 3A boys weightlifting state championship meet in Lakeland.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS HOME SWEET HOME — Two cities with the same name are dominating America's hottest housing markets.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
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“Dominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dominate. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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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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