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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

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Neither are the kind of fiery characters which currently dominate US public life.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But the company has lagged behind as its rivals such as OpenAI, Google, Meta and more move quickly to dominate the artificial intelligence race.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

There are dozens of different versions, most of them popularized in Asia; in the U.S., two dominate: Hong Kong mahjong and American mahjong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Certainly, the movement will continue to dominate the Republican Party.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

A few people grumbled about the very idea of a doctor having anything useful to say about investments, but over time he came to dominate the discussion.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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