as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
the gradual dominating of Europe by a few ruling families
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as in domineering
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as in conquering
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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as in overlooking
to look down on
the ruined fortress dominates the town
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Recent Examples of dominating
Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn.
—Ryan Baker, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The game was scoreless after the first half despite the United States dominating possession by nearly 70%.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Even with the Haaland situation dominating headlines, there are clear midfield priorities heading into the next gameweek.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite dominating possession, the defending MLS champions trailed 2-0 at halftime following a 3-0 shutout in the MLS season opener at LAFC last weekend.
—Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Yasmin sees that Harper feels this deep necessity in her bones to be a world killer and a dominating presence.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
With Metro Surge dominating headlines nationwide and around the world, photos and video captured by observers were shaping public opinion of the operation.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
After years of almond nails dominating, square nails have been on the rise with Taylor Swift co-signing the trend.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The goal is to make human-AI collaboration tools as fundable and attractive as the autonomous systems currently dominating AI investment.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The first, on March 30, 2024, provided one of the most dominating sequences in NCAA Tournament history.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Arizona has been dominating all year, and made its first Final Four since 2001 with an Elite Eight win over Purdue in San Jose.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Star guards lead the charge Johnson and Latson are a prolific and formidable duo, and dominating backcourt play has been a staple for the elite in this sport.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Alex Slitz / Getty Images Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Warmer temperatures have extended the travel season for vessels traversing this waterway, with frozen routes carved out by polar icebreakers, and Russian and Chinese icebreakers dominating the region.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa's underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Wildcats were never seriously tested by John Calipari’s Razorbacks, practically waltzing into the Elite Eight with a dominating win in San Jose.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn.
—Ryan Baker, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The game was scoreless after the first half despite the United States dominating possession by nearly 70%.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Even with the Haaland situation dominating headlines, there are clear midfield priorities heading into the next gameweek.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Despite dominating possession, the defending MLS champions trailed 2-0 at halftime following a 3-0 shutout in the MLS season opener at LAFC last weekend.
—Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Yasmin sees that Harper feels this deep necessity in her bones to be a world killer and a dominating presence.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
With Metro Surge dominating headlines nationwide and around the world, photos and video captured by observers were shaping public opinion of the operation.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
After years of almond nails dominating, square nails have been on the rise with Taylor Swift co-signing the trend.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
You’re supposed to win when that happens … except that the two Dodgers starters, Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell, were equally dominating.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Stacy Jennings posted 2 hits, 2 RBIs and a walk while also dominating in the circle, allowing three hits and zero earned runs.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The goal is to make human-AI collaboration tools as fundable and attractive as the autonomous systems currently dominating AI investment.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The first, on March 30, 2024, provided one of the most dominating sequences in NCAA Tournament history.
—From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Arizona has been dominating all year, and made its first Final Four since 2001 with an Elite Eight win over Purdue in San Jose.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Star guards lead the charge Johnson and Latson are a prolific and formidable duo, and dominating backcourt play has been a staple for the elite in this sport.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Alex Slitz / Getty Images Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Warmer temperatures have extended the travel season for vessels traversing this waterway, with frozen routes carved out by polar icebreakers, and Russian and Chinese icebreakers dominating the region.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa's underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominating
Noun
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For Israel, which had to vacate its Sinai conquest in 1956, there are parallels, too.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Its latest chart conquest comes after the group — Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook — completed mandatory military service.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Heat’s defense was especially dominant at the start, limiting the Cavaliers to just 19 points in the first quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Netflix does a lot of things exceedingly well, hence its dominant position in the marketplace, but the tech company and industry disruptor doesn’t really do tradition.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Netflix’s domineering presence, one that permeated every corner of a typically sacred day at the ballpark, had mercifully evaporated.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Wrapping production last October, Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Vin Baker did not want to return a conquering University of Hartford hero just yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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Best of luck conquering the world today and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her burial site wasn’t far from where other prehistoric remains have been discovered over the years, on what was once a bluff overlooking the river.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Over on the west coast, in Pizzo Calabro, evenings often revolve around pizza at Forte della Monacella, an absolutely gorgeous restaurant with an outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Catholic king, James II, was bitterly opposed by the Protestant aristocrats, who feared Catholic domination and French influence.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gregory’s win was especially sweet for Florida Democrats, who have been beaten down by years of Republican domination in what was once the consummate battleground state.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The couple agrees never to discuss this event with their young family; indeed, his overbearing mother insists that Carl view the kidnapping as something that happened to his body, but not to him.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the intervening nine years since 2003, Mars' Happy Valley community has flourished and grown into a burgeoning colony with thousands of residents trying to establish a cultural identity on the Red Planet without Earth's overbearing presence.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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