dominoes

variants or dominos
Definition of dominoesnext
plural of domino

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Recent Examples of dominoes Noah began building with dominoes in 2022 after watching popular YouTubers construct elaborate, large-scale domino structures and set-ups and knock them down in showstopping chain reactions. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominoes
Noun
  • But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Police said three men wearing masks and all black clothing entered the open business and allegedly used a hammer to smash out several glass panels.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Her dance of the seven veils is sexy typing.
    Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.
    News Desk, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Think cozy crewneck sweatshirts, classic sweater vests, and chic hats and visors, all designed with subtle nods to golf culture and Duke’s signature humor.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Later, the astronauts flipped their visors down as their suits went through a pressure check to verify that there were no leaks.
    Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Two years later, the midnight-movie adaptation The Rocky Horror Picture Show transformed it into a cultural phenomenon, fueled by raucous responses, scant costumes and a sense of communal anarchy.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Anti-Trump and anti-Paramount protesters held signs and wore costumes outside the event on Thursday evening.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • From custom percussion rigs and tuned bells to waterphones, gongs, and even a 1920s trumpet from his father, Copeland has turned the space into a living laboratory of sound.
    Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
  • It’s specifically designed for Alabama rigs and does a great job of keeping your soft plastic inline, preventing it from slipping down the hook, which can cause the rig to underperform.
    Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The resident Manta Trust team has catalogued 150 individual rays and uses the world's first underwater contactless ultrasound scanner to check on pregnant mantas, while the Olive Ridley Project leads turtle research across Laamu Atoll.
    Jonny Bierman, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The mantas are still spotted in May and October, but in fewer numbers.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At the funeral for Pope Francis in April, Jill Biden, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan were among the high-profile royals and global dignitaries who wore mantillas with their mourning attire.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Founded by a mother-daughter duo, Sweet Wink makes dress-up fun with kits, capes and tutus for screen-free fun.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Personally, South Park with capes isn’t my favorite mode for this show.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Dominoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominoes. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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