as in to overhang
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Recent Examples of dome
Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Learn how to swing dance with Swing Dancing San Diego under the dome on top of the Central Library.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Or, stay nearby in a Clear Sky Resorts dome to watch for shooting stars from bed.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Inside the house, the foyer boasts a 31-foot copper dome ceiling with a sweeping oak staircase below — accented in copper to match.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Learn how to swing dance with Swing Dancing San Diego under the dome on top of the Central Library.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
On Monday, a group of lawmakers in Topeka unanimously approved a deal for a $3 billion, domed stadium to be built in Wyandotte County for the 2031 season.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Or, stay nearby in a Clear Sky Resorts dome to watch for shooting stars from bed.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dome
Noun
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Three glide bombs struck the center of the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, killing four people, the head of the Donetsk regional military administration, Vadym Filashkin, said Tuesday.—
HANNA ARHIROVA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Choose a location for your fire pit that’s flat, clear from overhanging tree branches, and at least 10 feet from your home and any other structures.—
Daniel Modlin,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant is named after the English word for bangla or a single-story home, coined during India’s colonial past to indicate a particular style of house that included spacious verandahs, overhanging roofs, and large gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Multiple surgeries have tried to repair bones in her inner ear and her skull.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The man who had been shot in the head appeared to be in his 30s and was losing blood profusely, his skull shattered.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To stabilize bulging sides, drive rebar rods into the soil along the exterior of the beds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fibroids that bulge into the uterine cavity—called submucosal fibroids—are often associated with the most significant bleeding changes, regardless of size.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No spring travel wardrobe feels complete without a reliable pair of sandals, and the Reef Water Vista Sandals stood out immediately.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Among the products her hairstylist used to craft the style, the Nexxus Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Hair Serum stood out as a great protective, smoothing serum that would fit in anyone’s haircare routine.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ferraro is in the final year of his four-year, $13 million deal, and his next contract, as projected by AFP Analytics, is slated to be worth around $20 million spread over four years.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The move away from cropped hems serves multiple purposes by adding length to the leg while projecting an effortless aura, which is why the style is gaining traction regardless of style.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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India imports nearly 85% of its crude and as global oil prices increase due to the Middle East conflict, the country's already substantial energy import bill is expected to balloon.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Between the end of 2019 and end of 2023, the company’s head count ballooned from 4,000 to almost 13,000 employees, per the WSJ, a major pandemic-era hiring spree.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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 13 Mar. 2026.
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