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as in conquers
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 dominates
Schindler said scientists who oppose Pluto's planethood typically favor a dynamical definition focused on how a body interacts with and dominates its orbital environment.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
From hip hop to Amy Sherald, African American creative expression dominates global culture.
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Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
China already dominates the manufacturing and deployment of industrial robots, such as robotic arms in factories.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Its dormant volcano, known as the Quill, dominates the southern part of the island.
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R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
The World Data Lab reported in 2025 the global consumer class now dominates worldwide for the first time, driven by industrialization across Asia, Latin America, and parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
However, China also dominates the world’s commercial drone market through leading drone manufacturers such as DJI.
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Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
More than anything, the coconut palm dominates the psyche here.
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Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
But experts warn that reducing US reliance on China, which dominates the industry, could take years.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
From hip hop to Amy Sherald, African American creative expression dominates global culture.
—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
China already dominates the manufacturing and deployment of industrial robots, such as robotic arms in factories.
—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Its dormant volcano, known as the Quill, dominates the southern part of the island.
—
R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
The World Data Lab reported in 2025 the global consumer class now dominates worldwide for the first time, driven by industrialization across Asia, Latin America, and parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
However, China also dominates the world’s commercial drone market through leading drone manufacturers such as DJI.
—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
More than anything, the coconut palm dominates the psyche here.
—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
But experts warn that reducing US reliance on China, which dominates the industry, could take years.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominates
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Just one week after one powerhouse tied the other, that match has been broken as Swift once again conquers the tally.
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That doesn’t mean robbing Billy of his shot at prying open Homelander’s skull, but with only a symbolic solution to Trump’s authoritarian rise — love conquers all!
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Fans might be quick to immediately pencil in Rodriguez as the starter, yet this totally overlooks Dodson’s competitiveness.
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Custom designed in Italy — to accommodate bigger tables and cupholders — and installed in 2014, the wheel features 16 gondolas and overlooks the Mississippi River.
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El Nino also subdues the hurricane season in the Atlantic because there is so much heat in the Pacific that outcompetes the Atlantic, Berardelli added.
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Royd subdues and binds her before taking off to restore the power.
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Instead, the law subjects issuers to the Bank Secrecy Act, enforcing strict anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance programs.
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Rather than discarding the residual sludge left behind after conventional anaerobic digestion, the system subjects it to an additional treatment stage known as Advanced Wet Oxidation and Steam Explosion (AWOEx).
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And a strangeness suddenly overcomes me.
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These families show that love overcomes differences.
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“Dominates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominates. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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