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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Recent Examples of dome
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025
Another dramatic angle of the park is found at Bar Helios on the top floor, where there’s an indoor, domed bar with views of both sides of the building.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
The thermometer initially read that the air in our room was 82.9 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 percent humidity (this was during the Midwest’s July heat dome).
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Our goal was to produce muffins that were domed, had little to no spreading, and had a crisp, golden exterior and moist interior.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025
Another dramatic angle of the park is found at Bar Helios on the top floor, where there’s an indoor, domed bar with views of both sides of the building.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025
Verb
In 2021, when the Titan was being hoisted onto the deck of a ship, these bolts all sheared off, and the huge dome crashed down onto the sub's ocean launch platform.
—Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025
The thermometer initially read that the air in our room was 82.9 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 percent humidity (this was during the Midwest’s July heat dome).
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 Aug. 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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Examples of Clean Team’s work Coronado cited an example of the Clean Team’s work is removing overhanging tree limbs in the right-of-way to maintain visibility and function for pedestrians and drivers, along with making sure sidewalks are free of obstructions.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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The gently sloped roof, overhanging eaves, and symmetrical façade all point towards what would develop into Wright’s Prairie style.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Both 28-year-old boxers underwent operations for subdural haematoma, or bleeding inside the skull, the reports said.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
11 Aug. 2025
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There’s Plunderer’s Punch (black spiced rum, blackberry, lime and vanilla) in souvenir pirate skull mug for $46.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The adjustable straps provide a true-to-size fit and the sheer lace won’t bulge through tight clothing.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
4 Aug. 2025
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Both can affect your quality of life: Atherosclerosis can cause heart attacks, strokes, poor blood flow to the legs, or bulging arteries.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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In fact, existing architectural features of older buildings often create a unique, historic aesthetic that is highly attractive and stands out from conventional commercial offerings.—
Dr. Dick Bridy,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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These figures are projected to increase another 22% by the end of 2025, David J. Glawe, president and CEO of the National Insurance Crime Bureau revealed in testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Many community members come to project public input meetings to ask questions about construction, Bohen said.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The price tag for a bullet train operating at speeds over 200 miles per hour between San Francisco and Los Angeles has ballooned, though not nearly by the amount Trump falsely claims.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Two decades later, the league’s minimum expansion fee has ballooned to $250 million.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then, put the can or pouch in water and let the water boil for two minutes or put them in a solution of a tablespoon of liquid chlorine bleach per gallon of water for 15 minutes.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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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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“Dome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dome. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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