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dominate

[dom-uh-neyt] / ˈdɒm əˌneɪt /
VERB
govern, rule
Synonyms
STRONGEST
command control dictate influence lead manage monopolize overshadow prevail run
STRONG
boss direct domineer eclipse handle head outshine overbear overrule predominate preponderate reign subject subjugate sway tyrannize
WEAK
call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over keep under thumb lay down the law lead by the nose play first fiddle prevail over rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound
Antonyms
STRONGEST
follow lose obey
STRONG
mismanage neglect submit
WEAK
be below go along surrender yield
VERB
tower above
Synonyms
STRONG
bestride overlie overlook overtop survey
WEAK
look down upon loom over stand over
Antonyms
WEAK
be below follow go along submit surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Military men are also likely to dominate the new government when it is formed.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It will have to work even harder to maintain that dominate position over the next 50 years.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Streamers continue to dominate the digital distribution market with rising monthly subscription fees , more consumers choosing subscriptions with ads, and platforms expanding their global reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

They identified six key sterols that dominate bee biology: 24-methylenecholesterol, campesterol, isofucosterol, β-sitosterol, cholesterol, and desmosterol.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Cal is kind of a slow-moving person, so they totally dominate, but I don’t even care.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.