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
Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
After several seasons of elevated basics, roomy constructions and versatile washes dominating collections, some designers took a notable shift toward the statement styling of the 2010s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the dominating themes Tripadvisor’s data shows was a 260% year-on-year increase for dog-friendly booking.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, the narrative dominating trading desks was less about long‑term strategy and more about broken expectations.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
The landscape of Rapa Nui probably never incorporated the sort of primeval forest of palm trees imagined in popular accounts, Pitts writes, but was more mixed, and scrubbier, with no one species of charismatic megaflora dominating.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Zubac listened carefully to Harden’s words and turned them into one of his most dominating performances of the season.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The standout junior has been all the rage, especially after his dominating performance against Sierra Canyon a couple of weeks ago.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s no question that Moscow has had a dominating presence in the Arctic region.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Cardinals' bench provided the biggest boost, dominating the Mustangs 47-5 while holding them to 37% shooting in the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
After dominating in Colorado, the local superstars get to display their talents on a national stage for the AFC team during the week of the Super Bowl.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Jones has no worries about Hollywood pictures dominating the top categories.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Psychology Today reported that these leaders tend to empower others and encourage idea sharing without dominating discussions.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
That meant more of Masco dominating on both sides of the ball, extending their lead to 62-38 after three.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Teachers unions largely stole the Campus Radicals show last week, dominating coverage in Fox News Digital's investigative series, which included a whistleblower tell-all from a current National Education Association (NEA) member.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
The English top flight as a whole is leaning towards a more direct, physical style, but its leading sides remain among the most competent in the world at controlling and dominating games.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
After several seasons of elevated basics, roomy constructions and versatile washes dominating collections, some designers took a notable shift toward the statement styling of the 2010s.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
One of the dominating themes Tripadvisor’s data shows was a 260% year-on-year increase for dog-friendly booking.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Still, the narrative dominating trading desks was less about long‑term strategy and more about broken expectations.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
The landscape of Rapa Nui probably never incorporated the sort of primeval forest of palm trees imagined in popular accounts, Pitts writes, but was more mixed, and scrubbier, with no one species of charismatic megaflora dominating.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
Zubac listened carefully to Harden’s words and turned them into one of his most dominating performances of the season.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The standout junior has been all the rage, especially after his dominating performance against Sierra Canyon a couple of weeks ago.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s no question that Moscow has had a dominating presence in the Arctic region.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 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
What remains here is very pitching-heavy after the potential superstar at the top of the list, with their 2025 draft class and very recent international free agents dominating the remainder.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Cardinals' bench provided the biggest boost, dominating the Mustangs 47-5 while holding them to 37% shooting in the second half.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
After dominating in Colorado, the local superstars get to display their talents on a national stage for the AFC team during the week of the Super Bowl.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Jones has no worries about Hollywood pictures dominating the top categories.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Psychology Today reported that these leaders tend to empower others and encourage idea sharing without dominating discussions.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
That meant more of Masco dominating on both sides of the ball, extending their lead to 62-38 after three.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
Teachers unions largely stole the Campus Radicals show last week, dominating coverage in Fox News Digital's investigative series, which included a whistleblower tell-all from a current National Education Association (NEA) member.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominating
Noun
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Now, she is being recast as a brilliant linguist who survived conquest, enslavement and patriarchy.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tariffs, conquests; all are subverted to this man’s ego.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Buc-ee's has become one of the most dominant — and beloved — brands in Texas, which could explain why some people would be concerned about a potential donation to ICE.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Liverpool haven’t historically been viewed as dominant in the transfer market, and for good reason.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the movie, set in medieval England, Anne (Turner) and her domineering mother-in-law, Morwen (Gay Harden), struggle to survive on the outskirts of society.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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The part of the audience fresh to this season’s developments may recall Hearts’ brief appearance in series 2 of Succession — Roman Roy buys the club as a gift for his Scottish father, the domineering Logan, only to discover Logan supports Hibs, Hearts’ Edinburgh rivals.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The craftsman at Kaikado isn’t reinventing the tea caddy or building a world-conquering app.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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For me, that says something about my preoccupation with monsters-in-disguise and the agency of women in both uncovering and conquering violence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The result can be overlooking income that must be reported – like a part-time job or side gig, interest from a bank account or sales of stock.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tesoro beat Dana Hills by 29 points in its first matchup against the Dolphins, but the Titans aren’t overlooking Dana Hills in anticipation for its big game against San Clemente.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The suggestion that Elliott is simply not cut out for the Premier League following an aggressive shift towards physicality and set-piece domination is lazy, but there’s no hiding that Villa was simply not the right fit.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Still, Saturday’s domination was shocking.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Healthcare Failures That Put Lives at Risk Healthcare has emerged as an increasingly prominent concern in recent reports.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Medical imaging, including radiology — X-rays, mammograms, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound — is a prominent area for AI diagnostic tools.—
Peter Shen,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Politicians are now realizing the backlash of ICE’s overbearing tactics.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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Aristidou utilizes Danae, whose controlling dad suffocates her with his seemingly overbearing rigidness, as a counterpoint to the other extreme of fatherhood.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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