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as in conquers
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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Recent Examples of dominates
But with semiconductor earnings still strong and valuations stabilizing, other market watchers believe the underlying fundamentals of South Korea's equity market remain intact, particularly in the semiconductor sector that dominates the index.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
For decades, America ceded this control, a strategic blunder that left our security perilously dependent on China, which now dominates over 80% of the global supply chain.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Big tech dominates Big Tech, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, have been among the largest users of H-1B visas, alongside outsourcing and placement firms such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Cognizant Technology Solutions.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
But sometimes the news dominates him rather than the other way around.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Tolle dominates Payton Tolle came on in the top of the sixth for what was effectively his third start of the spring, and the rookie left-hander was absolutely brilliant.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Machado dominates electoral scenarios in the survey.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
There’s typically one topic that dominates discussions about the Giants at the NFL’s annual gossip convention, more formally known as the Scouting Combine.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Our Sun gravitationally dominates the Solar System.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
For decades, America ceded this control, a strategic blunder that left our security perilously dependent on China, which now dominates over 80% of the global supply chain.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Big tech dominates Big Tech, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, have been among the largest users of H-1B visas, alongside outsourcing and placement firms such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Cognizant Technology Solutions.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
But sometimes the news dominates him rather than the other way around.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Tolle dominates Payton Tolle came on in the top of the sixth for what was effectively his third start of the spring, and the rookie left-hander was absolutely brilliant.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Machado dominates electoral scenarios in the survey.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
There’s typically one topic that dominates discussions about the Giants at the NFL’s annual gossip convention, more formally known as the Scouting Combine.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Our Sun gravitationally dominates the Solar System.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominates
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They're initially separated, because of John's military job that took him away from his family for so long, but their expedition brings them closer again, reminding them that love conquers all – even when you're lost in space.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cruise down Market Street—skimming past buzzing tech hubs—while your autonomous vehicle conquers steep hills and tight turns with uncanny precision.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The home’s glass-and-stone architecture overlooks one of the region’s defining natural corridors.—
David Caraccio
March 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The main level has oak wood flooring, a living room with an 11-foot ceiling, and a gas fireplace and overlooks Bellevue Place.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Nov. 2025
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For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Hjorth, a devoted reader of Kierkegaard, subjects the mothers in her novels to a special kind of moral scrutiny.—
Elaine Blair,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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His case also lays bare a US immigration system that routinely subjects migrants to prolonged detention under harsh conditions – one that human rights organizations say overwhelmingly ensnares Black and brown people far from the public spotlight.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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LithSonic overcomes this challenge by using supersonic flow, similar to the conditions inside a rocket engine, to achieve ultra-rapid cooling through a process known as shock quenching.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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After a sluggish start, Texas overcomes a 14-point deficit to tie the game before OU's Xzayvier Brown hits a 3-pointer to give his team the halftime lead.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Dominates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominates. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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