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as in to conquer
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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Recent Examples of dominate
Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.
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Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
The Bluejays rejoined the top 25 for the first time since preseason last week and moved up a spot after dominating Georgetown on Saturday.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
Her 16-0 victory was just as dominating as her season.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
Many countries have fractured or collapsed, with competing centers of power often dominated by particular ethnic or political groups.
—Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2025
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Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
The Bluejays rejoined the top 25 for the first time since preseason last week and moved up a spot after dominating Georgetown on Saturday.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2025
Her 16-0 victory was just as dominating as her season.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025
Many countries have fractured or collapsed, with competing centers of power often dominated by particular ethnic or political groups.
—Maha Yahya, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominate
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But behind all the drama, The Notebook remains an incredibly romantic story about love conquering all — time, illness, and especially stubborn personalities.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The story of Dieter that so cracks up Helena could also be interpreted as something about the pointlessness of trying to coexist with nature, when man is meant to conquer it.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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Coqui Water Park at El Conquistador Resort Fajardo, Puerto Rico All accommodations at El Conquistador Resort overlook the Caribbean Sea, and guests enjoy amenities like four pools, five restaurants and bars, an 18-hole golf course, and access to a private island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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And yes, Inclusion also means overcoming past history where people of different races and nationalities were overlooked/ignored on the basis of racial stereotyping.—
Dr. Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Harissa, a hot chili pepper paste, is subdued by a zesty orange flavor.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Swift subdued Beauty brands aren’t making as many appearances at this year’s Super Bowl, despite Taylor Swift likely making another appearance to support her boyfriend, Chiefs player Travis Kelce.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Marvel’s Luke Cage, fronted by Mike Colter, bowed in September 2016 and flexed its muscle for two seasons, while Marvel’s Iron Fist, with Finn Jones in the title role of Danny Rand, launched in March 2017 and (somehow) also lasted two seasons.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
19 Feb. 2025
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She’s fronted a jewelry campaign for Pasquale Bruni and multiple campaigns for Guess.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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As outlined above, these e-bike users subjected the batteries to abuses, increasing the risk of fire.—
John Orlando,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Landlords complained that would force them to enroll in a voluntary federal program, which would subject them to unwanted red tape.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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And Republicans control the Senate 53-47 – which is not a wide enough margin to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to bypass the filibuster, meaning Republicans will need Democrats to avoid a shutdown.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Janis overcomes significant obstacles – embezzlement, record industry misogyny, homophobia, and heartbreak – to find love and produce an indelible body of searingly honest songs that earned her a devoted following and critical acclaim.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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In response, Israel has resolved that Hamas and other extremist factions must be not just deterred but decisively defeated.—
Jane Harman,
TIME,
9 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere in the league, Jimmy Butler made his Golden State Warriors debut, scoring 25 points to help his new team erase a 24-point third quarter deficit to defeat one of his former teams, the Chicago Bulls, 132-111.—
Issy Ronald and Jacob Lev,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Dominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominate. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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