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
  • While Warhol typically dominates in discussions of Basquiat’s connections to other artists, he just one of many—along Blackburn, Rauschenberg, Leonardo, and more.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Pop dominates, but the indie band Geese, rapper Don Toliver and hard-to-classify hyperpop singer Slayyyter add a welcome change of pace.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dominates
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  • How atoms behave at the quantum level dictates the properties molecules and materials have, so understanding their wave functions is key, and Schrödinger’s formulation became widely used for this purpose.
    — Sophya Garashchuk, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This unique propagation gives rise to wave trajectories with directional rotation, or handedness, which dictates whether paths rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of dictates
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  • The real competitive advantage of the next decade will not belong to the CEO who masters every AI platform, but the CEO who consistently makes better decisions.
    — Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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
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  • Tromplz maps the violence that oppresses Venezuelans and exposes the displacement of Venezuelan migrants.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of oppresses
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  • The legislation requires the California Public Utility Commission, which regulates PG&E, to provide by January 2028 a report with recommendations for how utility companies can put aside enough funding to make up the 30% shortfall.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The commission also regulates lobbying and can issue penalties for fundraising and other infractions.
    — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of regulates
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“Domineers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domineers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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