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
Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The rooms here are Mughal inspired—think elaborate latticework and domed roofs on individual villas—and the best, the Pool Pavilions, have their own private swimming spot (though don’t be surprised to see curious monkeys scampering around it, too).
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Directed by series veteran David Silverman, the movie’s plot saw Springfield being confined under a massive glass dome after Homer accidentally polluted the town’s lake.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Milton pounded Tampa in early October and tore the roof off domed Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The rooms here are Mughal inspired—think elaborate latticework and domed roofs on individual villas—and the best, the Pool Pavilions, have their own private swimming spot (though don’t be surprised to see curious monkeys scampering around it, too).
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
Verb
Advanced detection and tracking The Atlas system features world-class telescope and dome designs, enabling operators to detect, track, and study objects in space in real time.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
Directed by series veteran David Silverman, the movie’s plot saw Springfield being confined under a massive glass dome after Homer accidentally polluted the town’s lake.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dome
Noun
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Similarly, Black-eyed Susans ()—including Goldsturm—develop rich seed heads that support birds such as juncos, sparrows and towhees.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mthethwa also faced an ongoing probe that heard allegations by a provincial police commissioner who accused him of attempting to obstruct the prosecution of a former head of South Africa’s Crime Intelligence Services who was being investigated for corruption.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Terraces filled with lush greenery and overhanging plantings evoke a sense of living within the landscape, almost like treehouses in the sky.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the rate case, AES proposed relying on a new, more expensive type of trimming that removes overhanging branches and undergrowth below power lines, which is more reliable, said Cody Flint, AES's vegetation management manager.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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The pins went through the scalp and were docked on the surface of her skull with numbing cream.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The protesters are using a cartoon skull wearing a straw hat as their symbol.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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RAKxa Jai, meanwhile, focuses on holistic wellness, with teams of staff offering a bulging book of treatments, including crystal healing, traditional Ayurvedic treatments and Marma Healing massage.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Saetbyol-4, which shares the Global Hawk's bulging fuselage design, is a reconnaissance aircraft while the Saetbyol-9, like the Reaper, is an attack drone.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, what stands out to him while watching Guerrero is how his younger teammate is improving in every facet of the game, particularly in his mastery of the little things.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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All of these aspects help the Dell 14 Premium stand out visually, if nothing else.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Wright, who is the director of the immigration economic advocacy group Cincinnati Compass, projects this change will likely reduce the number of international employees being hired.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The issue for the Ravens is their defense, which was projected to be among the league's best but has already allowed 400-plus yards twice.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Brazil’s market share of Chinese soybean imports have ballooned to 71% as of last year, according to the ASA.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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But when her therapist stopped taking insurance, Johansson's $30 copay ballooned to $275 a session overnight.—
Windsor Johnston,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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But are caffeine pouches a safe way to amp yourself up?—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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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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“Dome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dome. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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