as in to overhang
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Recent Examples of dome
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Officials are now working to preserve the historic domes of the monument — built between 532 and 537 AD — from the threat of earthquakes.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The Staff Of The Morning, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
There is also more space surrounding each muffin top, allowing room for the muffins to dome up and bloom into temptingly round muffin tops.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Bread may have a golden dome, meat may reach a specific internal temperature, or cookies may be lightly browned at the edges.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
Officials are now working to preserve the historic domes of the monument — built between 532 and 537 AD — from the threat of earthquakes.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
The flames are visible for miles down the city’s famous coastline, a half-moon crescent of sand that is usually domed by blue sky.
—The Staff Of The Morning, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
There is also more space surrounding each muffin top, allowing room for the muffins to dome up and bloom into temptingly round muffin tops.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dome
Noun
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Delimitros said one of the truck’s side view mirrors struck her in the head, causing minor injuries.—
David Hernandez,
sandiegouniontribune.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
Verb
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In comparison to Bean's teardrop lineup, the 1,400-lb (635-kg) Bean Pod trades in the fiberglass shell for an aluminum body with overhanging rain gutters delivering leakproof performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy commented on the missing trees on ten, apparently making the tee shot less intimidating — and that there is a little more room on the par-four third right side given the missing overhanging trees.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Revel fractured his skull and broke his nose which ended his sophomore football season.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2025
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There was Paige Fannon, 35, of West Islip, New York, who was found on March 6 in the Norwalk River — that same day, a human skull was spotted in a wooded area in Plymouth, Massachusetts.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That’s Meghan addressing her children, by the way, not their bulging one-way inboxes.—
Claire Cohen,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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The $499 Pixel 9a is a refreshing take on modern smartphones, thanks to its clean rear design and lack of a bulging camera module – similar to Apple’s iPhone 16e.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That’s something that stood out to general manager Dan Morgan.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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The color palette often veers away from the somber shades typically associated with formal wear, opting for vibrant hues that stand out.—
Ty Gaskins,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For months, Beijing has been projecting an air of strength.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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But projecting Campbell as a full-time edge rusher leaves a lot of unknowns.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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So, products that typically cost $20 can balloon to $50.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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That quickly ballooned into one of Orange County’s most popular pastry go-tos.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ratting on wildlife crime: Training African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2024
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And finally, the yogurt pouches for her oldest son’s breakfast.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2024
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“Dome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dome. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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