dominated

verb

past tense of dominate
1
as in conquered
to bring under one's control by force of arms by 1941 Hitler had dominated much of Europe

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2
as in overlooked
to look down on the ruined fortress dominates the town

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Recent Examples of dominated Tiffany Hsu, Mytheresa’s chief buying and group fashion venture officer, notes a clear shift away from the ease and practicality that’s dominated the last few years. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 There haven't been many of those moments, as the Falcons have dominated from the start. — AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Founded by Anwar Sadat in 1978 and led by Hosni Mubarak from 1981 until 2011, the party had long dominated Egypt’s political system as its de facto ruling party. — Abdelrahman Elgendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 In game one, they were dominated by Drew Rasmussen to the tune of one hit. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 On either side of the line, the Kill Zone is a band roughly 10 to 20 miles miles wide, and dominated by drones. — Greg Myre, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 They were thoroughly dominated by Chicago in a 23-12 loss on Sunday, a performance that left fans increasingly frustrated and the Jets insisting the franchise's past failures weren't seeping into the locker room. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 Tariffs, Iran, and rare earth minerals were among the issues that dominated their summit. — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 The first chapter of enterprise AI has understandably been dominated by adoption and productivity. — Prithvi Singh Shergill, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominated
  1. conquered
  2. overlooked
  3. subdued
  4. subjected
  5. defeated
Verb
  • In a single generation, energy drinks have conquered the beverage world.
    — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The title hints that the film will follow Aegon the Conqueror, who, along with his sister-wives Visenya and Rhaenys, invaded Westeros and conquered most of the Seven Kingdoms with the help of their dragons, Balerion, Vhagar and Meraxes.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of conquered
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  • While the property’s extensive and expensive renovation has elevated nearly every corner of the resort, the room doors appear to have been overlooked.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Kelly said that too often medical records note only a concussion, which is in fact a mild traumatic brain injury, but can be overlooked.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of overlooked
Verb
  • Armed and hooded, the gang was waved in by Black and surprised, subdued, and handcuffed the other security guards.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The teenager was subdued by the school's principal and taken into custody, according to Polish news agency PAP.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of subdued
Verb
  • During the journey, officers subjected him to electric shocks and placed a pressure device around his ankles.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Sarah Todd, for example, recently subjected herself to a barrage of tests and treatments at one of the longevity clinics popping up in medical centers across the country.
    — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of subjected
Verb
  • The Oregon Ducks defeated Boise State 34-27 in Week 1 but have since lost to Oklahoma State and, this weekend, to UCLA.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Valkyries defeated the defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Friday night to advance to next week’s Finals, led by an overtime scoring flurry from Gabby Williams in their 87-77 win.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of defeated

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“Dominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominated. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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