Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tyrannizing
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Now, the Franciscan missionaries oppressing the Native Americans in the painting had arrows piercing their heads and bodies.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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China is currently dominating the open-source AI space, according to Andreessen Horowitz’s Anjney Midha.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Dolphins pulled off a massive bounce-back win against the Atlanta Falcons, dominating the day with a final score of 34-10.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Just nothing, not dictating at the point of attack, no aggressiveness to it at all.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kaoru Mitoma and João Pedro have been constant threats on the flanks, while Pascal Groß remains the metronome in midfield, dictating the tempo with calm precision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, China joined with Russia in September to push for a six-month extension of the JCPOA, arguing that more time was needed for diplomatic efforts and pointing to what Beijing saw as signs that Iran wanted to engage with the international community on regulating its nuclear program.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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On October 18, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a 2015 deal regulating and monitoring Iran's nuclear activities, expired, and deadlock looms over further negotiations for a new agreement.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Dogs begin by mastering basic obedience before moving on to specialized tasks that support their handler’s unique needs.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Even so, the idea that telling lies could win you an enormous sum of money faster than mastering facts fits in with the shifting realities of our times.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Tyrannizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyrannizing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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