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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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When a handful of companies dominate broad market indexes and returns diverge sharply across sectors, a purely passive approach can leave investors too exposed to a single sector.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

In Jupiter's atmosphere, ammonia gas and ammonia clouds dominate the visible upper layers.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

It breaks the spell of being fruitfully lost in the present, and retethers us to the digital distractions that dominate our days.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Those aristocrats who regretted the waning of their influence saw a chance to claw some back, if they could master the skills required to dominate the assembly.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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