dominate
verb
dom·i·nate
ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt 
dominated; dominating
2
: to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on
the ambition that has dominated his life
3
: to overlook from a superior elevation or command because of superior height or position
a hill that dominates the town
4
a
: to be predominant in
sugar maples dominate the forest
b
: to have a commanding or preeminent place or position in
name brands dominate the market
1
: to have or exert mastery, control, or preeminence
his desire to dominate
a dominating factor in industrial growth
2
: to occupy a more elevated or superior position
Synonyms
Examples of dominate in a Sentence
One company has dominated the market for years.
He dominated her life for many years.
His work dominated the art scene last year.
Our team dominated throughout the game.
Our team dominated play throughout the game.
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And climate tech supply chains bring geopolitical risk as China dominates mineral processing.
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Ben Geman, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
It’s been a little while since Suits was dominating the streaming charts, but NBC is banking on viewers being ready for more of the legal franchise.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
While Nix’s four-touchdown performance dominated the discussion after Denver’s 38-6 win over Atlanta last Sunday, the offensive masterclass also offered more evidence that Denver’s offensive line has transformed into a formidable front.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
While the Republic still dominates Ireland’s international image, projects like Derry Girls have helped the North catch up.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Ben Geman, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
It’s been a little while since Suits was dominating the streaming charts, but NBC is banking on viewers being ready for more of the legal franchise.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
While Nix’s four-touchdown performance dominated the discussion after Denver’s 38-6 win over Atlanta last Sunday, the offensive masterclass also offered more evidence that Denver’s offensive line has transformed into a formidable front.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
While the Republic still dominates Ireland’s international image, projects like Derry Girls have helped the North catch up.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Dominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dominate. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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dominate
verb
dom·i·nate
ˈdäm-ə-ˌnāt
dominated; dominating
1
: to have a commanding position or controlling power over
2
: to seem to command by rising high above
a volcano dominates the island
Etymology
derived from Latin dominari "to rule, govern, control," from dominus "master, owner" — related to condominium, dame, domain, dominion, don entry 2
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