domesticated 1 of 2

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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domesticated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of domesticate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domesticated
Verb
  • For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.
    Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Inflation was also fairly tame in the month leading up to the new tariffs.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 7 May 2025
  • While the concept of a unisex scent is relatively tame in 2025, the fragrance still holds up.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • The airline is selling more than one million main cabin seats on domestic flights — excluding Hawaii and Alaska — for 5,000 AAdvantage miles one-way.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
  • The company is a key player in China’s hypercompetitive EV market, but has struggled to turn a profit amid rising competition and sluggish domestic demand.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 May 2025
Verb
  • When used thoroughly, AI can allow faster decisions, boost output and shorten the time to market.
    Peter Benei, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In Goodyear, Arizona, a data center used for generative AI may guzzle as many as 56 million gallons of drinking water each year.
    The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This throwback is one of many utilized in the league that the team should go back to permanently.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The building hadn't operated as a church in several years, instead being utilized as a wedding venue for many in Indiana.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • With over 1,000 gins produced in the UK, the British gin market has become highly competitive.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Instead, over the past month, both sides have produced their worst games of the season — sometimes simultaneously.
    Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Domesticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domesticated. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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