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
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
No double-digit lead is safe because anyone can go on a dominating run, as Michigan and UConn both did on Sunday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
After spending last season dominating in South Korea and the three prior seasons in Japan, Ponce earned his way back to Major League Baseball this offseason with the defending American League champions, who gave him a $30 million contract over the next three years.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats were never seriously tested by John Calipari’s Razorbacks, practically waltzing into the Elite Eight with a dominating win in San Jose.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn.
—Ryan Baker, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The game was scoreless after the first half despite the United States dominating possession by nearly 70%.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Despite dominating possession, the defending MLS champions trailed 2-0 at halftime following a 3-0 shutout in the MLS season opener at LAFC last weekend.
—Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Yasmin sees that Harper feels this deep necessity in her bones to be a world killer and a dominating presence.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin clearly looked like a fresher team for the first 45 minutes, dominating in both possession time and the shot clock, but Hicks continued to write his incredible story by keeping DU in this one.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Spring 2026 denim trends favor relaxed, oversized silhouettes over skinny fits, with looser shapes, lower rises, and playful details dominating the season.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
According to the State Street ETF web site, only one of PRIV's current top 10 holdings is private credit, with treasury and mortgage-backed securities dominating in the top 10.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
There were no more real flare-ups — just Detroit (59-22) dominating the Hornets like a big brother dominating a little brother in a game of one-on-one.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
Partial official results show opposition leader Peter Magyar's party dominating the vote, in a bombshell election result with repercussions around Europe and beyond.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
After dominating Hungarian politics for more than two decades, the 62-year-old could suffer a defeat during Sunday’s elections that could bring his 16-year reign to a spectacular end.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Big Ten conference is dominating college sports in the NIL era.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Without ever being great or dominating possession, Liverpool showed the shape might become an effective blueprint for the Premier League.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
No double-digit lead is safe because anyone can go on a dominating run, as Michigan and UConn both did on Sunday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
After spending last season dominating in South Korea and the three prior seasons in Japan, Ponce earned his way back to Major League Baseball this offseason with the defending American League champions, who gave him a $30 million contract over the next three years.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats were never seriously tested by John Calipari’s Razorbacks, practically waltzing into the Elite Eight with a dominating win in San Jose.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The Fighting Illini are dreaming of a trip to the Sweet 16 after a dominating win Thursday night against Penn.
—Ryan Baker, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The game was scoreless after the first half despite the United States dominating possession by nearly 70%.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Despite dominating possession, the defending MLS champions trailed 2-0 at halftime following a 3-0 shutout in the MLS season opener at LAFC last weekend.
—Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
Yasmin sees that Harper feels this deep necessity in her bones to be a world killer and a dominating presence.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 Feb. 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
The economic fallout from the energy crisis unleashed by the war in Iran and questions of how to bolster energy security are dominating discussions at the World Bank and IMF spring meetings in Washington this week.
—Chloé Farand, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin clearly looked like a fresher team for the first 45 minutes, dominating in both possession time and the shot clock, but Hicks continued to write his incredible story by keeping DU in this one.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Spring 2026 denim trends favor relaxed, oversized silhouettes over skinny fits, with looser shapes, lower rises, and playful details dominating the season.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
According to the State Street ETF web site, only one of PRIV's current top 10 holdings is private credit, with treasury and mortgage-backed securities dominating in the top 10.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
There were no more real flare-ups — just Detroit (59-22) dominating the Hornets like a big brother dominating a little brother in a game of one-on-one.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026
Partial official results show opposition leader Peter Magyar's party dominating the vote, in a bombshell election result with repercussions around Europe and beyond.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
After dominating Hungarian politics for more than two decades, the 62-year-old could suffer a defeat during Sunday’s elections that could bring his 16-year reign to a spectacular end.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Big Ten conference is dominating college sports in the NIL era.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominating
Noun
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Situated at the crossroads of empires — from Persian and Roman to Byzantine, Arab, and Ottoman — it has long been shaped by conquest and survival.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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One of the contributors to Albuquerque’s conquest was the Hindu population in Goa, which, fearing extinction, had not supported the Muslim rule under Yusuf Adil Shah.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, Trea Turner’s leadoff home run Wednesday night was all the Philadelphia Phillies managed against Imanaga in a dominant outing in the Cubs’ 11-2 victory to secure a series win.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Rapids, who have not participated in the competition since 2023, were dominant in the first half outside of a couple of key plays where Omaha could have pounced and stolen a goal.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Through it all, however, West struggled with depression and a sense of self-loathing, and had trouble with intimacy, much of it a by-product of a hardscrabble childhood in West Virginia with a domineering father.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the new version, the dramatic tension comes from the singer’s relationship with his domineering father, Joe Jackson, who doesn’t want his son’s solo career to come at the expense of the Jackson 5, the Motown group that put the family on the map.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One after another, the avatars of Democratic success in Georgia took the stage Saturday and were greeted like conquering heroes by hundreds of party faithful at the annual Carter-Lewis gala.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Although Beijing has numerous options for conquering Taiwan, the most appealing for the Chinese military would begin with a partial blockade of the island, much like the one Iran imposed on the strait.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The family room has an original Eastlake-style mantle over a gas fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bookcases and a five-window bay overlooking Burton Street.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The bedrooms include a primary suite (stay here for a private terrace with valley views), plus additional rooms overlooking the gardens.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nike’s track record mired by labor, equity concerns Nike’s domination of the sports apparel industry comes with controversy, and the company has come into the crosshairs of numerous lawsuits over the years.—
Hannarose McGuinness,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s a new favorite to win the Big VIII League baseball race after Corona’s domination the last few years.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By 2015, Garrison and Derouselle were working together as slammers, collaborating with a lawyer named Jason Giles, who was a partner at a prominent Canal Street personal-injury outfit, the King Firm.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That union support, along with endorsements from Schiff and other prominent California Democrats, had helped propel Swalwell’s campaign in a race devoid of a clear front-runner.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Parents and bosses might be a tad righteous or overbearing.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the comedy, Dale, along with his friends Nick Hendricks (Bateman) and Kurt Buckman (Sudeikis), plot to murder their overbearing, abusive bosses, portrayed by Aniston, Kevin Spacey and Colin Farrell.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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