as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
the gradual dominating of Europe by a few ruling families
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as in conquering
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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as in overlooking
to look down on
the ruined fortress dominates the town
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as in domineering
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Recent Examples of dominating
Paul Chi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
The strange power of a three-decade-old song dominating summer playlists is no accident.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
One player dominating gets tedious very quickly; so does a string of one-time winners.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
With formats like RealD 3D, 4DX and IMAX 3D dominating premium exhibition, seven of the top ten new releases from May to July made a combined $222 million on 3D screens, or 13% of all tickets sold.
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Tight end Jaxxon Warren turns in a dominating performance with his first 100-yard game as a Ram, and Jalen Dupree runs wild for over 100 yards.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Pudgy Party’s first season is built entirely around Brainrot, the meme genre dominating TikTok right now.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The dominating doubles partners matched in white tennis dresses and sneakers while facing off against Mercedes Paz and Rika Hiraki during a match in 1998.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Enter the Crafty Grandma Aesthetic, a trend that’s dominating interiors with its mix of handmade details, vintage treasures, and playful patterns.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Ironically enough the growth and deposits in the DeFi sector continue to trend toward centralization, with three (3) players dominating the space.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
The Packers established themselves as one of the top Super Bowl contenders in Week 1 by dominating the division rival Detroit Lions.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
These warm and earthy shades are dominating the neutrals category this autumn, infusing homes with softness and comfort while still feeling refined and timeless as Banbury puts it.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Ravens star Derrick Henry was also dominating on the ground through three quarters with 129 rushing yards and a touchdown.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In Asia, Last Rites had the biggest opening of the Conjuring Universe; notably dominating box office in Indonesia (83% market share) and Philippines (91% market share).
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Outside cash is dominating the special election for a new county supervisor in the South Bay.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Just one week after wowing spectators at the US Open with her dominating and inspiring tennis skills, Coco Gauff shifted her razor-sharp focus to her other passion—fashion.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
The strange power of a three-decade-old song dominating summer playlists is no accident.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
One player dominating gets tedious very quickly; so does a string of one-time winners.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
With formats like RealD 3D, 4DX and IMAX 3D dominating premium exhibition, seven of the top ten new releases from May to July made a combined $222 million on 3D screens, or 13% of all tickets sold.
—Gregg Goldstein, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Tight end Jaxxon Warren turns in a dominating performance with his first 100-yard game as a Ram, and Jalen Dupree runs wild for over 100 yards.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2025
Pudgy Party’s first season is built entirely around Brainrot, the meme genre dominating TikTok right now.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The dominating doubles partners matched in white tennis dresses and sneakers while facing off against Mercedes Paz and Rika Hiraki during a match in 1998.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Enter the Crafty Grandma Aesthetic, a trend that’s dominating interiors with its mix of handmade details, vintage treasures, and playful patterns.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Indy won the Commissioner’s Cup by dominating those dominant Lynx in the tournament title game.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Ironically enough the growth and deposits in the DeFi sector continue to trend toward centralization, with three (3) players dominating the space.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
The Packers established themselves as one of the top Super Bowl contenders in Week 1 by dominating the division rival Detroit Lions.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
These warm and earthy shades are dominating the neutrals category this autumn, infusing homes with softness and comfort while still feeling refined and timeless as Banbury puts it.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Ravens star Derrick Henry was also dominating on the ground through three quarters with 129 rushing yards and a touchdown.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In Asia, Last Rites had the biggest opening of the Conjuring Universe; notably dominating box office in Indonesia (83% market share) and Philippines (91% market share).
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Outside cash is dominating the special election for a new county supervisor in the South Bay.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominating
Noun
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In the early colonial period, publications often contained collections of high-profile personalities’ portraits, starting with the depiction of high-ranking Japanese colonial officials began in 1896, with an illustrated account of the Japanese conquest of the island.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead of conquest, the focus was intimacy—feeling the land under your feet, learning animal tracks, listening to the bush itself.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even after the company turned much of its attention towards other genres — conquering the planet with World of Warcraft — StarCraft 2 arrived in 2010 to critical and player acclaim.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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My mission in life is to empower leaders to cultivate inner mastery and empathy, knowing that true strength comes from conquering inner battles and developing a growth mindset.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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During cocktail hour, the VIP section was the balcony overlooking the room, where François-Henri Pinault chatted with dinner keynote speaker Diane von Furstenberg, and newlyweds Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez held court.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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To the west, Blue Shutters Town Beach, overlooking Block Island Sound, has a more traditional setup, with lifeguards, showers, and a seasonal snack bar—a favorite among families.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the past year, tariffs, AI, and changing consumer sentiments have made once-dominant companies reshuffle their growth strategies.—
Charlotte Hu,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Then there is the Carnegie, which has become a dominant force in summer entertainment with its excellent summer series.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Managers often grow more assertive (sometimes drifting into domineering).—
Dave Winsborough,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Also in the cast: Emmy winner Laurie Metcalfe, as Augusta Gein, the murderer's religious, domineering mother; Tom Hollander as director Alfred Hitchcock; Olivia Williams as the filmmaker's wife, Alma Reville Hitchcock; and Lesley Manville, as Gein's second murder victim, Bernice Worden.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Packers’ domination of Detroit just one game?—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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More recently, from 2013 to 2014, Gardin documented the destructive transit of cruise ships through Venice’s delicate canals—a grotesque symbol for the domination of the city, and the country, by tourism and big business.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Giants won in all kinds of encouraging ways while subduing the wild-card-leading Cubs in a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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The two also showed a demonstration of what a K9 takedown looks like, with Humphries acting as a target and K9 Bob subduing him.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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During his first six-year House tenure, Democrats held commanding majorities in the midst of the party’s 40 years straight in control of the chamber.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The cases were largely led by the commanding figure of Justice Alexandre de Moraes, appointed to the court by a conservative president in 2017, whose stance against Bolsonaro and his allies was celebrated by the left and denounced by the right as political persecution.—
Ricardo Brito,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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