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
Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Burrows favors a version of the domestication story in which dogs domesticated themselves.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
While domesticated pigs were sustainable, low-maintenance food sources, TPWD notes the pigs were left behind as explorers moved across the continent, thus leading to those pigs becoming feral.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Hedgehogs, while not a common pet, can be domesticated and are known for their cute appearance, quiet nature and small space requirements.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Rabbits were first domesticated so monks could eat their fetuses.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Genetic examination showed the latest find was unambiguously a dog, domesticated and living off human food; until now, fossils of true dogs were not known until 10,000 years ago.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Were dogs the first animals domesticated by humans?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Appreciative of these qualities, humans have domesticated Cucumis sativus and traded it throughout the world, with the fruit’s coolness becoming another, if metaphorical, tendril.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
These inventions transformed honey bees from a largely feral species into semi-domesticated livestock that could be managed year-round, expanded, and reproduced.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Verb
Honey bees were domesticated to serve farms, and the fates of beekeepers and US agriculture became tightly intertwined.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Burrows favors a version of the domestication story in which dogs domesticated themselves.
—Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
While domesticated pigs were sustainable, low-maintenance food sources, TPWD notes the pigs were left behind as explorers moved across the continent, thus leading to those pigs becoming feral.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Hedgehogs, while not a common pet, can be domesticated and are known for their cute appearance, quiet nature and small space requirements.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Rabbits were first domesticated so monks could eat their fetuses.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Genetic examination showed the latest find was unambiguously a dog, domesticated and living off human food; until now, fossils of true dogs were not known until 10,000 years ago.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Were dogs the first animals domesticated by humans?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Appreciative of these qualities, humans have domesticated Cucumis sativus and traded it throughout the world, with the fruit’s coolness becoming another, if metaphorical, tendril.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for domesticated
Adjective
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These days, with trails and open space ideal for activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing and birding, the park is a much tamer place.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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These examples are among the more tame messages — many are laced with profanity and references to violence.—
Maven Navarro
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Yes, the real Mystic Pizza that inspired the 1988 film still stands, but since then, Mystic has cultivated a reputation as a beach-adjacent foodie destination.—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The wines are all made with pure Ansonica grapes from the island, cultivated in the few hectares that face the sea.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The ongoing conflict, which is in its fourth month, has left a mark on the global and domestic economy.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Founded in 2013 to fulfil Kim Jong Un’s sporting ambitions, the elite youth academy has since trained hundreds of girls and boys aged between seven and 17, many of whom would represent the country at international level, according to state news agency KCNA.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Renegade, the Kentucky Derby runner-up trained by Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher, was bet down to 8-5 after opening at 2-1 on the morning line.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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But with sites outside Panama shut down for years, the USDA didn't think sterile flies were being bred fast enough.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Keegan said that bred a healthy sibling rivalry.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The video and the SCE data offer proof that the 100-year-old line, which hadn’t been used since the early 1970s, became re-electrified and sparked the fire that killed 19 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding areas, attorneys say.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Now a national historic landmark, Iolani Palace has been restored to its former glory after almost 80 years of being used as a government building.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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By the time a human intervenes, the narrative has already propagated, indexed by search engines, embedded in datasets, and echoed across platforms.—
Wyles Daniel
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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That means the tree is protected by a federal plant patent and can't be propagated at home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The White House South Lawn, where the arena is located, is a place often utilized by presidents.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Jalen Tolbert was Willis’ favorite target Wednesday, utilized in every period to move the chains for the offense.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Domesticated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domesticated. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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