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 domineering
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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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Recent Examples of dominating
Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 2 June 2026
Díaz’s dominating force in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations won him the tournament’s golden boot and secured Morocco’s place in the final.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Staton settled into his dominating ways, striking out Aidan Aguayo and Cashel Dugger as UCLA left three runners – of a total 10 – on the bases in the fifth inning.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Gore scattered two more hits en route to his fourth win of the year — and second dominating performance against the Royals.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The recent run of success has been led by a dominating pitching staff, especially the bullpen, with an erratic offense only starting to come alive of late.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Evergreen’s backline did the rest, with a clear second-half game plan to play keep-away from a Mullen team that was shut out despite dominating possession.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
With such a dominating presence in the first three seasons of the PWHL, the Frost brass expects their roster to be raided.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Local leaders say changes in water flow have also contributed to the crisis, with freshwater now dominating areas where saltwater once helped suppress or kill Hydrilla verticillata.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Each offers a quieter, more affordable alternative to the destinations dominating most summer itineraries.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
It’s been months since Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman finalized their divorce, and the Oscar-winning actress has been dominating red carpets left and right in revenge-style gowns.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
Despite dominating her sport this decade, Shiffrin had failed to medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Sascha has always been a star in the making, but with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz dominating grand slams over the last two years, the sport's biggest prize has eluded him.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
As luxury linen has moved into the mainstream to become one of the softest bedding options, a major bonus is that a far more appealing range of price points and color options are now dominating the market.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
Shop Quince Supportive Sandals While sleek flip flops and colorful sneakers are already dominating the trend cycle this season, Jennifer Lawrence is proving that a classic buckle sandal still deserves a spot in your summer shoe rotation.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
GPUs are graphics processing units, with Nvidia dominating the market.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 June 2026
Noun
Crosby helped invent the modern multimedia entertainer, dominating radio, records, film, and later television with a reach almost unimaginable without social media.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 2 June 2026
Díaz’s dominating force in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations won him the tournament’s golden boot and secured Morocco’s place in the final.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Staton settled into his dominating ways, striking out Aidan Aguayo and Cashel Dugger as UCLA left three runners – of a total 10 – on the bases in the fifth inning.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 1 June 2026
Gore scattered two more hits en route to his fourth win of the year — and second dominating performance against the Royals.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The recent run of success has been led by a dominating pitching staff, especially the bullpen, with an erratic offense only starting to come alive of late.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Evergreen’s backline did the rest, with a clear second-half game plan to play keep-away from a Mullen team that was shut out despite dominating possession.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
With such a dominating presence in the first three seasons of the PWHL, the Frost brass expects their roster to be raided.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Local leaders say changes in water flow have also contributed to the crisis, with freshwater now dominating areas where saltwater once helped suppress or kill Hydrilla verticillata.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Adjective
You’re supposed to win when that happens … except that the two Dodgers starters, Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell, were equally dominating.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Nearly 17 years after the King of Pop’s death, Michael Jackson is dominating the box office, television ratings and headlines.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Each offers a quieter, more affordable alternative to the destinations dominating most summer itineraries.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
It’s been months since Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman finalized their divorce, and the Oscar-winning actress has been dominating red carpets left and right in revenge-style gowns.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
Despite dominating her sport this decade, Shiffrin had failed to medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
Sascha has always been a star in the making, but with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz dominating grand slams over the last two years, the sport's biggest prize has eluded him.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
As luxury linen has moved into the mainstream to become one of the softest bedding options, a major bonus is that a far more appealing range of price points and color options are now dominating the market.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
Shop Quince Supportive Sandals While sleek flip flops and colorful sneakers are already dominating the trend cycle this season, Jennifer Lawrence is proving that a classic buckle sandal still deserves a spot in your summer shoe rotation.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
GPUs are graphics processing units, with Nvidia dominating the market.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominating
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Leo cited the 16th century Spanish intellectual tradition, known as the School of Salamanca, that gave rise to concepts of international law and inherent human rights after Spain’s colonial conquests of the Americas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The study does not dispute Sparta's later reputation as a military power, but argues the city-state's origins were not just a simple story of conquest.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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When the Phoenix Mercury started chipping away at the Valkyries’ 18-point lead, threatening to turn a dominant night into a late-game nightmare, Golden State had a simple answer.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The exhibition challenges audiences to excavate layers of meaning behind these visual documents to reveal the myriad stories muted by a dominant colonial narrative.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Galitzine is taking on the iconic role of Adam Glenn, an exiled alien on Earth who learns that the domineering villain Skeletor is terrorizing his home world of Eternia.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Haverill is introduced in season 1 as a domineering borough commander who antagonizes Det.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Verb
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New historical research suggests that one of the most legendary cities in history did not start out as a conquering warrior state — poking a hole in its founding myth.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Some people think, oh, the show’s about true romance, true love conquering it all.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The backstory Built on a bluff overlooking Treasure Island Beach, the hotel opened in 2003 as the flagship property of Montage Hotels & Resorts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The opportunity to exchange their handwritten vows to one another at the Sveti Sava in Montenegro — a scenic outdoor venue overlooking the Adriatic Sea — was in part by chance, as Allen was already booked to perform on the cruise ship Oceania Allura in Italy at the very same time.—
Tricia Despres,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Noun
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With the ongoing domination of streaming services, many local stations are struggling to compete and maintain viewership.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Here, animals serve as vessels for our worst impulses, suffering at the point where curiosity turns to sadism, domination to cruelty, and self-interest to neglect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Her husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, is a prominent television writer.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the microbiome of mice with worse survival, the researchers also noticed that one strain of bacteria — Sangeribacter muris KT1-3 — was most prominent.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Across the short films, Early plays, among other roles, a smiling, fiendish mall pop act; the shy, offbeat child of an overbearing stage mom; and an extra in a makeup chair whose instruments, his face and his voice, are progressively hampered by prosthetics.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Acting with authority can come across — at least to some observers — as overbearing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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