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
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  • Tweety Bird is used nicely, as is Daffy Duck, who dominates the film’s explosive opening scene (getting trapped in goo during a top-secret Acme test film).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • An unbearable heat hangs over a world ravaged by climate change, where crime dominates everyday life.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of dominates
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  • Consumers have been feeling the pain, as refining capacity — which dictates the price of products like gasoline and diesel — has become hugely constrained.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The experience reinforced just how important location is in a city where convenience often dictates attendance.
    — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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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  • 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
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  • In 2002, the FA was forced to change the name of the competition by the Charity Commission — the independent, non-ministerial government department that registers and regulates charities in England and Wales.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • While a trans woman may have a height advantage, Miller says no sports league regulates height.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
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