domineers

verb

present tense third-person singular of domineer
as in dominates

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  1. dominates
  2. dictates
  3. masters
  4. oppresses
  5. regulates
Verb
  • The familiar French fashion house's signature croc dominates the bodywork, while the clean white and red colorway runs the length of the car.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026
  • Chicken dominates most protein plans, but a growing number of eaters want variety without sacrificing daily protein targets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 9, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of dominates
Verb
  • In summer, Barcelona’s high humidity dictates lazy beach lounging followed by long meals on restaurant terraces.
    — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • So much of their game flows through the Boca Juniors player, who dictates play from the base of midfield.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of dictates
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  • The industry is in the middle of a transition from copper interconnects to optical solutions, and the company that masters low-latency, high-bandwidth data movement holds a structural advantage.
    — Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Definition of masters
Verb
  • It is governed by a brutal regime that oppresses its people and is an enemy to the United States.
    — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
  • His policies have been instrumental in dismantling the criminal enterprise that oppresses the Venezuelan people.
    — Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Definition of oppresses
Verb
  • Kalshi agrees with the federal government that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — which regulates swaps and derivatives — has the sole power to regulate prediction markets.
    — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 19 July 2026
  • Asked for help Just four arson and bomb investigators work for the state fire marshal, the division that regulates fireworks.
    — Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of regulates
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