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noun

ˈdōm How to pronounce dome (audio)
Definition of domenext
as in head
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth the fitted cap is too small for my large dome

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verb

as in to overhang

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Recent Examples of dome
Noun
Because our region sits along the northern edge of the ridge, daily afternoon and evening thunderstorms remain possible, with storm coverage increasing late in the week into the weekend as the heat dome begins to weaken. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The heat dome comes just as the knockout stage of the World Cup unfolds throughout 11 American cities, including several affected by the intense heat. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2026
Verb
The scenic train ride has vintage and dome cars with views of vibrant autumn leaves and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025 Three of the 16 venues to be used this summer — in Atlanta, Houston and Arlington, Texas — are domed and climate-controlled. — Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dome
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dome
  1. head
  2. overhang
  3. skull
  4. bulge
  5. stand out
  6. project
  7. balloon
  8. pouch
Noun
  • Use the ax head of a garden mattock to cut through the roots at the base of the stump.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The debate usually comes to a head in the summer, when high inland temperatures send bigger crowds to the beach, sometimes straining the mood of residents who live there.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of head
Verb
  • That includes the overhanging flat roof supported by thin gold metallic columns.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
Definition of overhang
Noun
  • Paul Pelosi suffered a skull fracture and other serious injuries and was hospitalized following the assault.
    — James Ward, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Leo took a moment to pay his respects, looking over at the blue waters of the sea, a gust of wind blowing away his white zuchetto (skull cap).
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of skull
Verb
  • Monday’s home run props will hopefully right the ship and bulge the profits, creating more wiggle room for another drought.
    — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Schoenaerts menacingly grins his way through the movie, with appealingly bulging eyes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Definition of bulge
Verb
  • But even by the standards of the state’s direct democracy process, the 2026 election stands out.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Destinations that combine crystal-clear seas, warm sand tones and unspoilt scenery consistently stand out as the places people most dream about visiting.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of stand out
Verb
  • The global airport lounges market is projected to grow from $5 billion in 2025 to $20 billion by 2034, according to one estimate.
    — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Republican Michael Allen is projected to win his party's nomination in the attorney general's race, defeating lawyer David Willson.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of project
Verb
  • New York spending on these adult daycares ballooned in recent years, with the bill to taxpayers nearly quadrupling from 2018 to 2024.
    — Laura Geller, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Anti-immigrant sentiment has ballooned as protest groups without evidence blame migrants for the country’s economic woes.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 28 June 2026
Definition of balloon
Verb
  • In 2003, Gambian pouched rats shipped from Ghana to Texas were housed alongside prairie dogs at a pet distribution facility in Illinois.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
  • Limiting access to supplies is misguided when a pouching system, fitted by experts, is what allows people to live normally.
    — Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of pouch

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