DOMINATED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

dominated

verb

past tense of dominate

as in conquered

to bring under one's control by force of arms by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe

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as in overlooked

to look down on the ruined fortress dominates the town

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Recent Examples of dominated Tariffs, Iran, and rare earth minerals were among the issues that dominated their summit. — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 The first chapter of enterprise AI has understandably been dominated by adoption and productivity. — Prithvi Singh Shergill, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Ali dominated early, before Frazier mounted a ferocious counterattack in the middle. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026 This perception of threat, intertwined with a harsh interpretation of religious morality, dominated 17th-century life, with the optimistic, protective and compassionate aspects of Christianity often overpowered by fear and a desire to judge. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026 Richer, more intricate designs dominated the Milan runways across the board. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 The best new launches are leaving behind the cloying sweetness of marshmallow, cotton candy and caramel that dominated the last couple years in favor of more nuanced concoctions. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Sep. 2026 The song dominated on country radio — and led the musician to drop a ton of Easter eggs hinting at her big return to the genre. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 The source said Iran dominated the agenda, an arena where the two countries have deepened their cooperation, including during the current Iran war. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

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The title hints that the film will follow Aegon the Conqueror, who, along with his sister-wives Visenya and Rhaenys, invaded Westeros and conquered most of the Seven Kingdoms with the help of their dragons, Balerion, Vhagar and Meraxes.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
After consolidating their political power throughout Italy, the Romans conquered most of southern and western Europe and the Mediterranean coastal regions, including North Africa.

— Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

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The problem was that Graziella's daughter, a renowned psychologist and Columbia professor, had overlooked the innate in favor of the intellectual.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Monday’s media day, held in a lounge atop a lakefront hotel, overlooked the spot where the championship parade got rolling a few days after Toronto’s six-game triumph over the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

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Hogan added that the market could experience more trading days like this sporadically over the coming months if sentiment remains subdued amid tensions in the Middle East.

— Sean Conlon, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
When Eguileor intervened, Rubin struck her in the head multiple times before other workers subdued him.

— Anna McAllister, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of subdued

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Ironically, visitation exposes the work to a whole other set of risks, since, without supervision, the sections could be subjected—and, indeed, have been—to damage.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The Pentagon subjected high-ranking members to polygraph tests as part of an investigation into the source of leaks to journalists about how the war in Iran has created a shortage of sophisticated munitions, according to multiple media reports.

— Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of subjected

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Drake Lindsey tossed three touchdowns in the first half to three different receivers and Minnesota defeated Washington 27-24 on Saturday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
The Orange Order is named after William of Orange, a Protestant prince of Holland who defeated the Catholic King James to take over the British throne in the 17th century.

— Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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