as in tamed
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
the domesticated horses are kept in a corral
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to change (a wild animal or plant) over time to make it more suited to life with or use by humans
Humans domesticated wolves to produce man's best friend.
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Recent Examples of domesticated
Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This process is akin to how humans have domesticated plants and animals for millennia.
—Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Parrots may be kept as pets, but they are not domesticated animals such as cats or dogs.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
At the time, livestock had yet to be domesticated, and camel herds still ran wild.
—Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
At its Himalayan Botanical Garden, plants such as gentian are domesticated for research and cosmetics applications, reducing destructive wild harvesting while supporting biodiversity.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The same response occurred in wild and domesticated tomatoes.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Corn was domesticated in south central Mexico around 9,000 years ago and was an essential ingredient in Aztec civilization.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Because Tibetan antelopes can’t be domesticated, poachers often kill them, extract the fur, and leave the carcasses behind.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
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The ordinance says animals that aren't domesticated can't be kept or brought into the city unless the health commissioner allows it.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
This process is akin to how humans have domesticated plants and animals for millennia.
—Shraddha Lall, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Parrots may be kept as pets, but they are not domesticated animals such as cats or dogs.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
At the time, livestock had yet to be domesticated, and camel herds still ran wild.
—Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
At its Himalayan Botanical Garden, plants such as gentian are domesticated for research and cosmetics applications, reducing destructive wild harvesting while supporting biodiversity.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The same response occurred in wild and domesticated tomatoes.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Corn was domesticated in south central Mexico around 9,000 years ago and was an essential ingredient in Aztec civilization.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Because Tibetan antelopes can’t be domesticated, poachers often kill them, extract the fur, and leave the carcasses behind.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domesticated
Verb
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Political contacts In the late-1990s and 2000s, while Itera was reporting billions in annual revenue, the company cultivated relationships with influential politicians.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He’s cultivated a large online following, hosts a podcast that amplifies his policy message, and posts Trump-style memes and rapid-fire videos that mock conservative governors and highlight California’s progressive policies.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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Until Areola comfortably held a tame header from Joelinton near the end, Newcastle had not mustered an effort on target since the 39th minute.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Two powerhouse hydrators—soybean oil and glycerin—nourish, smooth, tame frizz, and seal ends for a soft, silky feel.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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These celebrities or their estates have only agreed to let their voices be trained; agreements would need to be negotiated separately.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Kirkland was a fixture of Andy Warhol’s Factory scene in the ‘60s and trained with legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Xpeng started releasing its driver-assist tech in major Chinese cities in early 2023, and the systems have rapidly become a must-have feature for Chinese companies wanting to survive in the highly competitive domestic market.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Look for species tulips that will naturalize and possibly spread over time, or Darwin hybrid tulips that are bred specifically to return year after year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Many dogs are also bred for exaggerated features—such as flat faces or long spines—that cause lifelong pain.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Spoelstra used Niko Jovic essentially as the backup center.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Scott Ford, who was walking in Ault’s group, said that the new lighting system can be used yearround and programmed for seasonal and holiday displays.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sympodial orchids must be propagated by dividing them, not pruning or trimming them.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The hedges surrounding the UGA football field today might not be the exact same shrubs from 96 years ago, but they’ve been propagated from the originals planted in 1929, preserving the continuity and lineage.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This cooling is utilized within Epic Group’s laundry, where high internal temperatures create challenging working conditions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Tons of artists have utilized the property including Taylor Swift, Korn and Keith Urban, to name a few, the website says.—
TJ Macias,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Domesticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domesticated. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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