as in conquest
the act or process of bringing someone or something under one's control
the gradual dominating of Europe by a few ruling families
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as in domineering
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as in conquering
to bring under one's control by force of arms
by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe
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as in overlooking
to look down on
the ruined fortress dominates the town
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The philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte, a father of German nationalism, even accused Europeans of deliberately keeping German lands fragmented—the better to enlist German valor for their own conquests.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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These symbols further connect the artifact to Zoroastrianism, the state religion of the Sasanian Empire, the last Iranian empire before the early Muslim conquests.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
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Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 7 hrs 10 mins Servings: 6 to 8 Impossible pie is a dream dessert for the people who love custard pies and coconut, as these are the dominant flavors of the recipe.Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Just before halftime, Kelce fumbled the ball, but the Chiefs pulled out another win with a dominant second half.Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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But soon enough, all three have arrived at the Morrow estate in rural Nebraska, where the aftereffects of Carlyle’s cruel, domineering parenting still echo.Emily C. Hughes, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Shelby Taylor Former girlfriend of Murch, the domineering Shelby goes on hit The Real Housewives TV show franchise, and is now a prominent reality television star.Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
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Paris Hilton, Martha Stewart, and More Celebrities with Unique Names for Their Famous Dogs Max's domination of naming charts started before 2022.Kelli Bender, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Even though the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals were formidable opponents, the Dodgers employ a multi-faceted approach to domination unlike anything the Yankees have experienced this postseason.Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles There are some minor and barely noticeable physical improvements over previous models, such as a slightly less prominent camera bump in the back.Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Marcus was a prominent financial supporter of Republican candidates and causes for more than 40 years.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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If Europe better shares the burden of logistics, armor, intelligence, and infantry, the United States will have an easier time guaranteeing European peace and unity with its overbearing nuclear and naval might.Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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Fair warning: for these same reasons, the crowds can be a bit overbearing.Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Heston’s square-jawed nobility was rarely better exploited — not even a cameo from Jesus near the end can overshadow his magisterial heroism. 41.Will Leitch, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2024
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Amazon This magisterial work focuses on the failure to prevent World War II.Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2022
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Even the Brooklyn Nets, a team practically destined for the depths of the draft lottery, looks feisty and even competitive.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Slow down to check the legitimacy of your feelings under the feisty Aries moon.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Dominating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominating. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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