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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
The Big Ten's run marks the second straight year that the two most cash-flush conferences have dominated the tournament.
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ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
But Duke’s marquee stars dominated down the stretch, dealing the Red Storm an 80-75 defeat at Capital One Arena.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Jayhawks dominated inside, scoring 40 points in the paint.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Arizona’s border crossings with Mexico are among the largest fentanyl smuggling points in the country, with fentanyl traffic dominated by the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Notre Dame dominated the first half and led by as many as 12 points in the second quarter, but Vanderbilt got back within five points at halftime as Galvan got into a rhythm.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
What the data shows for Texas Texas not only led the nation in overall population growth but also dominated across counties and metro areas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Though there are certainly renowned women in the sport, scuba diving has long been male-dominated.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
On Thursday night, three teams from the heartland, all hailing from the Big Ten Conference, dominated the proceedings.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
But Duke’s marquee stars dominated down the stretch, dealing the Red Storm an 80-75 defeat at Capital One Arena.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Jayhawks dominated inside, scoring 40 points in the paint.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Arizona’s border crossings with Mexico are among the largest fentanyl smuggling points in the country, with fentanyl traffic dominated by the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Notre Dame dominated the first half and led by as many as 12 points in the second quarter, but Vanderbilt got back within five points at halftime as Galvan got into a rhythm.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
What the data shows for Texas Texas not only led the nation in overall population growth but also dominated across counties and metro areas.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Though there are certainly renowned women in the sport, scuba diving has long been male-dominated.
—Kaila Yu, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
On Thursday night, three teams from the heartland, all hailing from the Big Ten Conference, dominated the proceedings.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominated
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The Japanese conquered the Philippines, Guam, Wake Island.—
Gil Troy,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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By the 1770s, Linnaeus had pretty much conquered Europe—all, that is, except for the King’s Garden in Paris, where Georges Buffon, the garden’s director, adamantly rejected his system as arbitrary and artificial.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite his gentle nature, Finn continues to be overlooked, fading into the background as more-confident dogs catch the attention of potential adopters.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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However, there is a group of individuals who are overlooked and just as deserving of recognition for their service — the family members who support those who serve in uniform.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Backed by his wife’s wealthy family, Coronado hoped to amass a fortune equal to that of Hernan Cortez, who had brutally subdued the Aztecs.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Francesca is one of the Bridgerton siblings, whose story up until this point has been more subdued.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Justice and the Treasury subjected the question of whether the change could be made without congressional action to their gimlet-eyed scrutiny, and turned thumbs-down.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Olivera also alleged that Mustafa subjected her to ongoing harassment through social media, emphasizing that the situation left her concerned for her safety and her child’s well-being.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The women carried their burden with grace and defeated Notre Dame.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Adam Sykora broke a scoreless tie early in the third period and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the New York Rangers defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Sunday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Dominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominated. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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