DOME Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdōm

Definition of dome

as in head

the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth the fitted cap is too small for my large dome

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verb

as in to overhang

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Recent Examples of dome

Noun

The big red blog in the graphic below is the heat dome causing our current heat wave. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The heat dome comes just as the knockout stage of the World Cup unfolds throughout 11 American cities, including several affected by the intense heat. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2026

Verb

Ground turkey makes these domed little beauties a healthy weeknight supper. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026 Seven Massachusetts steeplejacks, swinging in bosun’s chairs, began applying to the statehouse dome the gold leaf made from Dahlonega gold dust. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dome

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dome

Noun

Use the ax head of a garden mattock to cut through the roots at the base of the stump.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
The debate usually comes to a head in the summer, when high inland temperatures send bigger crowds to the beach, sometimes straining the mood of residents who live there.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of head

Noun

Paul Pelosi suffered a skull fracture and other serious injuries and was hospitalized following the assault.

— James Ward, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Leo took a moment to pay his respects, looking over at the blue waters of the sea, a gust of wind blowing away his white zuchetto (skull cap).

— Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of skull

Verb

As the influence of the Daoism of Celestial Masters spread, Zhang Daoling would also come to be seen as a powerful deity in his own right, often depicted with bulging eyes and wearing a red robe, accompanied by a tiger.

— Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
That ball found the head of Jude Bellingham, whose diving header bulged the net and opened the scoring.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of bulge

Verb

But even by the standards of the state’s direct democracy process, the 2026 election stands out.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Definition of stand out

Verb

One faction argues that battle-ground states are won by re-assuring swing voters and projecting moderation.

— Nik Popli, Time, 8 July 2026
Pet industry spending hit $158 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $165 billion this year, according to the American Pet Products Association, and a growing share of that money is going into the home itself.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of project

Verb

Insurers also blamed the expiration of federal subsidies that had offset costs for many people and caused the Affordable Care Act program to balloon in size in recent years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
The city’s population has ballooned by 30% over the last five years to more than 30,000 residents, and city officials aren’t expecting that growth to slow down.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Definition of balloon

Verb

In 2003, Gambian pouched rats shipped from Ghana to Texas were housed alongside prairie dogs at a pet distribution facility in Illinois.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Limiting access to supplies is misguided when a pouching system, fitted by experts, is what allows people to live normally.

— Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026

Definition of pouch

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