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
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
Impact Intensity is the primary driver of the ranking, while size serves as a moderating—but not dominating—component.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
With specialist Trevor Baptiste dominating in the faceoff circle, the Seals continued to control time of possession and the lead swelled to 8-2 in the third quarter when Toronto finally snapped a 36-minute scoring drought.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Despite dominating possession – the Quakes finished with a 37-6 edge in shots – the Black and Blue weren’t able to equalize until Jasinski’s towering header off a corner kick from Niko Tsakiris in the 57th minute.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Kim Le says richer brunette shades and ultra-dark jet black tones are making a comeback, inspired by pop culture references like Maddy Perez from Euphoria, Megan Fox's glossy 2000s-era hair, and the hyper-polished brunette looks dominating Pinterest.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Over the weekend, Rachel completed her huge May in Miami dominating Swim Week.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
When the New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs in dominating fashion, fans debated whether the Knicks’ nine days off before the Conference Finals would cause rust to build or if the rest would give them an advantage.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
Lace shorts are going to be dominating this summer—think of them as the new denim shorts—and a neutral pair is going to be your best bet.
—Cassie Gill, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Her biggest liabilities might arise from her attitude toward homelessness, the issue dominating the election.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
In January, the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shia parties dominating the parliament, nominated Nuri al-Maliki, a politician deemed too close to Iran, to take office as prime minister.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
Consolino went right back to dominating in the final inning, retiring three straight batters to slam the door.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 24 May 2026
Noun
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
Impact Intensity is the primary driver of the ranking, while size serves as a moderating—but not dominating—component.
—Time Staff, Time, 12 May 2026
With specialist Trevor Baptiste dominating in the faceoff circle, the Seals continued to control time of possession and the lead swelled to 8-2 in the third quarter when Toronto finally snapped a 36-minute scoring drought.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
Despite dominating possession – the Quakes finished with a 37-6 edge in shots – the Black and Blue weren’t able to equalize until Jasinski’s towering header off a corner kick from Niko Tsakiris in the 57th minute.
—Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 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
This very season was the latest example of that, when the Avs were the regular-season team to beat, and looked even more threatening after dominating another Central Division contender in the Minnesota Wild.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Kim Le says richer brunette shades and ultra-dark jet black tones are making a comeback, inspired by pop culture references like Maddy Perez from Euphoria, Megan Fox's glossy 2000s-era hair, and the hyper-polished brunette looks dominating Pinterest.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Over the weekend, Rachel completed her huge May in Miami dominating Swim Week.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
When the New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs in dominating fashion, fans debated whether the Knicks’ nine days off before the Conference Finals would cause rust to build or if the rest would give them an advantage.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 1 June 2026
Lace shorts are going to be dominating this summer—think of them as the new denim shorts—and a neutral pair is going to be your best bet.
—Cassie Gill, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Her biggest liabilities might arise from her attitude toward homelessness, the issue dominating the election.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
In January, the Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shia parties dominating the parliament, nominated Nuri al-Maliki, a politician deemed too close to Iran, to take office as prime minister.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
Consolino went right back to dominating in the final inning, retiring three straight batters to slam the door.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominating
Noun
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According to Alessandro Usielli, head of Ford global brand entertainment, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Ford have all worked with the Bond franchise to introduce new models by providing cars for the superspy, his coterie of comely conquests and his villainous adversaries.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Kilkenny Castle Originally built in the 12th century, soon after the Norman conquest of Ireland, Kilkenny Castle is located on the banks of the River Nore in County Kilkenny.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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Spurs bigs Tim Duncan and David Robinson were dominant in Ewing’s absence.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Boyd continues dominant run Boyd has been a staple in the UIL Texas high school baseball playoffs and is back in the mix in 2026.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Among those acolytes is Lucien (Jérémy Gillet), a reedy, repressed young virgin who yearns to be part of the gay community but hasn’t the courage to come out to his domineering mother Christine (Elisabeth Wiener), who also just happens to be the country’s very right-wing health minister.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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Down at the bottom of the hierarchy, or really not ranked at all, is Lucien (Jérémy Gillet), a fey and cosseted twink of privilege who longs to meet Jim but is kept at home, safely away from anything gay, by his domineering mother.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Perfect for conquering your next trail, the Speedgoat 6 is made with aggressive lugs that deliver a ton of traction and stability—they’re actually inspired by the hoof of a goat.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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That Mitch Marner, the Golden Knight, would morph into a playoff-conquering superstar.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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From duck blind to blinding lights Minutes before stepping to a microphone at GEODIS Park, the singer-songwriter sat in a tan vest and blue shirt overlooking the stadium.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The property encompasses a half-acre-plus bluff overlooking Thousand Steps Beach with a pool, spa and multiple viewing terraces, offering coastal views as far west as Catalina Island.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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One such set lies in the city’s Flavelle, Port Moody location, where a sprawling makeshift village depicts different boroughs of Ba Sing Se, the next target in Fire Lord Ozai’s mission for global domination.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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But neither franchise domination, AI nor streaming make Spielberg fret for the future of movies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The service Service is warm and attentive without being overbearing, with free valet parking for guests as a posh perk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Balance your home's exterior with a mix of blue shades to avoid an overbearing thematic decor.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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