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
  • 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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  • The data, Manfred says, already dictates the results of this postseason.
    — Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • All this does is strengthen a tired argument that has existed in baseball since the ‘90s; that market size dictates the winners.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of dictates
Verb
  • 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
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
  • The crematory agreed to shut down its operations amid a probe by the Illinois State Comptroller's office, which regulates the cremation industry.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Utah has been on the front lines of a battle between states and the federal government over who regulates the markets and whether they should be considered finance or gambling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of regulates
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